51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment trim on RIGHT and LEFT .

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).

Fig 1: Identifying Bumper Trim And Screws

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Not M5

Release expansion rivets on bottom middle guide.

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

Fig 2: Releasing Bumper Trim From Catches

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

Installation:

Replace screws (1) with sealing washers.

Tightening torque: see 8AZ in 51 12 REAR BUMPER

Fig 3: Releasing Screws With Sealing Washers

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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.

Fig 4: Removing Bumper Trim

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