51 12 825 Removing and installing/replacing guide for rear centre bumper

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove both brackets for bumper (on rear lights), refer to 51 12 801 REPLACING BRACKET FOR REAR BUMPER AT LEFT OR RIGHT 

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

Fig 1: Releasing Nuts And Remove Guide

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