51 12 050 Removing and installing / replacing carrier for rear bumper trim

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove bumper trim, refer to 51 12 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BUMPER TRIM 

Remove shock absorber (1) towards rear.

Fig 1: Removing Carrier

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Release nuts (2) on left/right.

Remove carrier (3).

Tightening torque 51 12 3AZ. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .