51 12 000 Removing and installing complete rear bumper (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupe, M Coupe): Notes

Remove spare wheel, refer to Owner's Handbook.

Remove and install rear wheel housing cover, left and right, refer to 51 71 041 Removing and installing/replacing wheel arch cover, rear left or right (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupe, M Coupe) .

Release lamp (1) of license plate lighting towards rear and lift out upward. Unfasten connector and remove license plate lighting.

Fig 1: Removing License Plate Lighting

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Unscrew bolts (1).

Fig 2: Removing Bolts

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