51 12 ... Removing and installing/replacing trim for bumper trim at rear

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Special tools required:

00 9 322 00 9 310 ASSEMBLY WEDGES (SET IN PLASTIC CASE)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove both rear reflectors

Release clip (1) on left/right.

Fig 1: Clip

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Release trim (1) at catches (2).

Fig 2: Trim And Catches

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Slide special tool 00 9 322 between trim (1) and bumper trim (2) and press down catches (3).

Unclip trim (1) towards rear.

Pull trim (1) towards rear slightly and release all further catches (3) with special tool 00 9 322.

Installation:

Catches (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Special Tool (00 9 322)

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