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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

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

Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove carrier (2) straight towards rear.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Bumper Trim Carrier

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Installation: 

Tightening torque, refer to 51 12 2AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .