51 12 157 Replacing rear bumper trim

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear bumper trim 

Remove cover cap (1) for tow lug.

Remove rear trim grille   (2).

Version with PDC: 

Remove all ultrasonic transducers  (3). See 66 20 534 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER (PARK DISTANCE CONTROL) .

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Cap, Rear Trim Grille And Ultrasonic Transducers

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