51 12 000 Removing And Installing Complete Rear Bumper

NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Special Tools Required:

00 2 150

NOTE: Version With Trailer Coupling:

Remove finisher strip.

All models:

Remove trim on bumper trim at rear.

Fig 1: Identifying Torx Socket T50, Small

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Sedan and touring:

Stick on fabric adhesive tape (1) below screw to bumper (risk of damage).

Attach special tool 00 2 150 to ratchet and release screw on left/right.

NOTE: Saloon/sedan with M aerodynamics package only:

Screw can be removed towards bottom.

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 51 12 2AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 3-SERIES .

Sedan and touring:

Pull bumper (1) towards rear/bottom and remove screw (2) towards rear/bottom.

Fig 2: Removing Bumper Screw

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Coupe and Convertible:

Attach special tool 00 2 150 to ratchet and release screw on left/right.

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 51 12 2AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 3-SERIES .

Fig 3: View Of Special Tool And Ratchet

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Coupe and Convertible:

Pull bumper (1) towards rear/bottom and remove screw (2) towards front/bottom.

Fig 4: Removing Bumper Screw

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Version with Park Distance Control (PDC):

Unclip left cable holder (1) towards bottom.

Fig 5: Unclipping Left Cable Holder

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Construction status from 12/98:

Release nut (1) on left/right.

Remove bracket (2) from bumper (3).

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 51 12 5AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 3-SERIES .

Fig 6: Removing Bracket Nut

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Release expansion rivet (1) on left/right.

Lift out wheel arch finisher (2) on left/right and pull bumper (3) a little to rear.

All except Convertible with TV:

Pull off bumper (3) towards rear.

Fig 7: Removing Expansion Rivet

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Convertible with TV only:

Remove storage tray in trunk on left.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 8: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Convertible with TV only:

Pull out cable plug with grommet (1) towards rear.

Release nut (2) on left/right.

Pull off bumper (3) towards rear.

Fig 9: Removing Retaining Nut

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