51 12 801 Replacing bracket for rear bumper at left or right

(bumper removed) 

1. If necessary, remove complete rear bumper, refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE REAR BUMPER  .

Installation: 

1. If necessary, mark position of bracket on body.

Release screw (1) on wheel arch.

Fig 1: Releasing Screw On Wheel Arch

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Release nuts (1) and remove bracket (2).

Fig 2: Releasing Nuts & Removing Bracket

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