51 12 156 Removing And Installing Rear Bumper Trim

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Special Tools Required:

00 9 317

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove trim on bumper trim. Refer to 51 12 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM ON BUMPER TRIM .
Remove trim on rear light. Refer to 51 13 440 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM ON LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT .
Build date up to 03/2005 only:
Remove middle body molding. Refer to 51 12 432 REPLACING CENTRAL BODY MOLDING ON REAR BUMPER .
Release screws (1 and 2) on left/right.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Trim Retaining Screws
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Unscrew nuts (2).

Build date up to 03/2005:

Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Locating Rear Trim Retaining Nuts

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IMPORTANT: Bumper trim (1) is locked at sides in mounting holder and must be unlocked for removal purposes (risk of damage).

Removing:

Insert special tool 00 9 317 at distance (A).
Disengage/unlock bumper trim (1).
Pull bumper trim (1) straight towards rear with aid of a 2nd person.
If necessary, disconnect plug connections.
Pull off bumper trim (1).
A = 60 mm.

Installation:

Observe gap dimensions.

Fig 3: Measuring Gap A

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