51 12 157 Replacing rear bumper trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear bumper trim

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Bumper Trim Components
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Remove reflector (1). (not M5). See 63 14 120 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR REFLECTOR .

Remove cover cap (2) for tow lug.

If necessary, remove flap for towing hitch (3) (not M5).

Version with Park Distance Control:

Remove all ultrasonic transducers (4). See 66 20 540 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING A REAR ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER (PARK DISTANCE CONTROL) .

Remove wiring harness (5) for ultrasonic transducers.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches And Frame

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