51 12 432 Replacing central body molding on rear bumper: Notes

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 321

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove both side body moldings, refer to 51 12 435 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT BODY MOLDING FROM SIDES OF REAR BUMPER 

Unclip body molding (1) with special tool 00 9 321.

Fig 1: Removing Body Molding

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Remove body molding (1) and if necessary disconnect plug connections.