51 12 157 Replacing rear bumper trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR BUMPER TRIM .

Fig 1: Removing Rear Bumper Trim

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Remove rear reflector (1). See REAR REFLECTOR (not M5).

Remove cover cap (2) for tow lug.

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

If equipped with PDC:

Remove all ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCERS (4).

Remove wiring harness (5) for ultrasonic transducers.

M5 only

Release catches (1).

Remove frame (2).

Fig 2: Removing Rear Reflector

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