51 12 826 Removing and installing/replacing guide for rear bumper

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear bumper trim, refer to 51 12 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CARRIER FOR REAR BUMPER TRIM .

Unscrew nuts (1).

Fig 1: Removing Guide Out Of Rear Lights

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Installation: 

Rests (1) on guide (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Rests On Guide

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