51 12 157 Replacing Rear Bumper Trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear bumper trim . See 51 12 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BUMPER TRIM .

NOTE: Depending on engine version, install thermal protection (1).

Attach thermal protection (1) to bumper trim (2) and secure with retainers (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Thermal Protection And Bumper Trim

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