51 12 001 Replacing rear bumper

Replacing rear bumper center section (carrier) (51 12 011):

Release expansion rivets (1).

Remove cover (2) on left/right.

Fig 1: Releasing Expansion Rivets

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Release expansion rivets (1) and remove bumper center section (2) (carrier).

Fig 2: Releasing Expansion Rivets And Remove Bumper Center Section

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NOTE: The work for "Replacing rear bumper center section (carrier) (51 12 011)" ends here.

Replacing Rear Bumper Trim (51 12 157) And Replacing Rear Bumper (51 12 001):

Unclip flap (1) on handle from bumper (2).

Fig 3: Removing Flap On Handle From Bumper

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Remove speed nuts (1).

Version With Park Distance Control (PDC):

Mounts must not be damaged in area (2).

Fig 4: Removing Speed Nuts

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