51 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for rear bumper trim (US version)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear bumper trim  (See 51 12 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BUMPER TRIM VERSION WITH PDC: )
• Remove trim on tail panel  (See 51 46 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP TRIM ON REAR APRON )

If necessary, unclip aerial (1) in area (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Aerial

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Release retaining elements (1) on left/right and remove impact absorber (2) on left/right.

Fig 2: Identifying Impact Absorber

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Release bolts (1) on left/right and remove carrier (2) straight towards rear.

Tightening torque 51 12 2AZ.  (See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES article)

Fig 3: Identifying Carrier Bolts

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