51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper trim

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove left luggage compartment trim panel. 51 47 210 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON LEFT SIDE PANEL .
• Remove right luggage compartment trim panel. Refer to 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: 

Fig 1: Identifying Expansion Rivet

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Release expansion rivets on bottom middle guide.

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

Fig 2: View Of Expansion Rivets

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

2) Tail light.

3) Trim, rear apron.

Installation: 

Replace screws (1) with sealing washers.

Tightening torque, refer to 51 16 8AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545I (4.4L) E60 .

Fig 3: Locating 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 optional extra PDC: 

Disconnect plug connection (wiring harness) of ultrasonic transducers.

Fig 4: Removing Bumper Trim To Side Panel

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