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51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper trim

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Special tools required 

NOTE: For special tools, refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - SPECIAL TOOLS - 645CI (E63) .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Release screws (1) on wheel arch trim (2).

Fig 1: Releasing Screws On Wheel Arch Trim
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Release expander rivet (1) on bumper trim (2).

Fig 2: Releasing Expander Rivet On Bumper Trim
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Release expander rivet (1) on guide (2).

Unclip guide (2) with special tool 00 9 317 from bumper trim (3).

Fig 3: Releasing Expander Rivet On Guide
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Disconnect plug connection (1) and feed out wiring harness with cable grommet (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connection And Removing Wiring Harness With Cable Grommet
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Release expander rivets (1) on bumper trim (2).

Unclip bumper trim (2) to side panel outwards.

Remove bumper trim (2) towards rear (with aid of a 2nd person).

Fig 5: Removing Bumper Trim Towards Rear
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