51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper trim

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove REAR REFLECTOR on left/right.
• Partially detach REAR WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

Version with Park Distance Control (PDC): 

Remove STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ON RIGHT .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Feed through cable (2) with grommet (3) in outward direction.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Cable And Grommet

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Bumper Trim Screws

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Release screws (1) on left and right.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Bumper Trim Screw

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Release screw (1).

Release bumper trim (2) at catches (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Bumper Trim, Catches And Mounting Screws

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LCI and M models only: 

Open rear lid lower section (2) through 45° and secure in this position with tensioning strap (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Lid Lower Section And Tensioning Strap

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Release catches (1) and with a 2nd person helping pull bumper trim (2) towards rear out of catches (1) and remove.

Installation: 

Bumper trim (2) must be correctly fed in at catches (1).

Fig 6: Removing Bumper Trim From Catches

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