51 12 432 Replacing Central Body Molding On Rear Bumper

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NOTE:

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

Special Tools Required:

00 9 321

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove both side body moldings. Refer to 51 12 435 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT BODY MOLDING FROM SIDES OF REAR BUMPER .

Unclip body molding (1) with special tool 00 9 321.

Remove body molding (1) and if necessary disconnect plug connections.

Fig 1: Removing Body Molding With Special Tool

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Replacement:

Version with PDC:

Remove ultrasonic transducer.

Remove holder (1).

Version with Chromeline:

Release catches (2) and remove chrome trim from body molding.

Fig 2: Removing Chrome Trim From Body Molding

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