51 12 432 Replacing central body molding on rear bumper

Version without Park Distance Control (PDC):

Unclip and remove body molding with special tool 00 9 321 (folding strut).

Fig 1: Removing Body Molding

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Version with Park Distance Control (PDC):

Unclip body molding, unfasten ultrasonic converter and remove.

Fig 2: Unfastening Ultrasonic Converter

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Lift chrome strip (1) out of clips (2) in body molding and remove.

Fig 3: Lifting Chrome Strip Out Of Clips

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