51 12 801 Replacing Bracket For Rear Bumper At Left Or Right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear bumper trim

If necessary, feed aerial cable (1) out of holder.

Installation:

Ensure correct lead routing.

Fig 1: Identifying Feed Aerial Cable

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Release screws (1).

Release nuts (2) and remove holder (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Holder, Screws & Nut

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Installation:

Catches (1) on holder (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Catches On Holder

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