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51 12 001 Replacing rear bumper

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

Remove complete rear bumper. Refer to 51 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE REAR BUMPER .

Release expansion rivets (1).

Fig 1: Removing Cover
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Remove cover (2) on left/right.

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

Fig 2: Removing 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: Locating Flap On Handle
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Remove speed nuts (1).

Fig 4: Removing Speed Nuts
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Version with Park Distance Control (PDC):

If necessary, remove all rear ultrasonic transducers. Refer to 66 20 540 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING A REAR ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER (PARK DISTANCE CONTROL) .

Mounts must not be damaged in area (2).