51 12 801 Replacing bracket for rear bumper at left or right

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

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

If necessary, disconnect plug connection at RDC trigger transmitter.

Release screw (1) and remove bracket (2).

Fig 1: Screw And Bracket

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Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty metal nuts (1) on bracket (2).

Replacement: 

If necessary, remove RDC trigger transmitter.

Fig 2: Metal Nuts And Bracket

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