51 12 432 Replacing Central Body Moulding On Rear Bumper

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unclip body moulding (1) with special tool 00 9 321 .

Remove body moulding (1) and if necessary disconnect plug connections.

Fig 1: Identifying Body Moulding And Special Tool 00 9 321

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Replacement:

Version with PDC:

Remove holder (1).

Version with Chromeline:

Release catches (2) and remove chrome trim from body moulding.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches And Holder

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