51 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for rear bumper trim

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove REAR BUMPER TRIM 

Release nuts (1) on left/right.

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 51 12 REAR BUMPER

Remove carrier (2) straight towards rear.

Fig 1: Identifying Carrier And Nuts

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