51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper trim: Removing:

Fig 1: Pulling Off Bumper Trim

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• Insert special tool 00 9 317 at distance (A)
• Disengage/unlock bumper trim (1)
• Pull bumper trim (1) straight towards rear with aid of a 2nd person
• If necessary, disconnect plug connections
• Pull off bumper trim (1)

A = 60 mm

Installation: 

Observe gap dimensions.