51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper trim

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove luggage compartment trim  on left/right. See 51 47 210 Removing and installing/replacing trunk trim panel on left side panel  or 51 47 220 Removing and installing/replacing trunk trim panel on right side panel .

Release screws (1) from wheel arch cover (2) on left/right.

Release expansion rivet on left/right.

Pull bumper trim (4) out of mounting (3).

Installation: 

Make sure bumper trim (4) is correctly positioned in relation to mounting (3).

Not M5 

Release expansion rivets on bottom middle guide.

Release bumper trim (2) from catches (1).

Release screws (1) with sealing washers on left/right.

1. 2 Tail light
2. 3 Trim, rear apron

Installation: 

Replace screws (1) with sealing washers.

Tightening torque 51 12 8AZ  . See 12 REAR BUMPER .

Unclip bumper trim (1) to side panel (1) on left/right outwards.

Remove bumper trim (1) in direction of arrow towards rear with aid of a 2nd person.

If necessary, disconnect plug connection (wiring harness) of ultrasonic transducers.