51 12 828 Removing and installing/replacing left or right guide for rear bumper

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear bumper trim, see 51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper trim (from 09/2006) 

Release screws (1).

Remove guide (2).

Tightening torque: 51 12 9AZ, see 51 12 REAR BUMPER

Fig 1: Guide And Screw

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