51 12 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing Carrier For Rear Bumper Trim

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove bumper trim. Refer to 51 12 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BUMPER TRIM .

Remove shock absorber (1) towards rear.

Release nuts (2) on left/right.

Remove carrier (3).

Tightening torque, refer to 51 12 3AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Removing Rear Carrier Retaining Nuts

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