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 .

Release nuts (1) on left/right.

Tightening torque, refer to 51 12 2AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545I (4.4L) E60 .

Remove carrier (2) straight towards rear.

Fig 1: Locating Carrier Retaining Nuts

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