51 12 157 Replacing rear bumper trim

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear bumper trim, see 51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper trim (from 09/2006) 

Version with M Technic aerodynamic kit: 

• Remove diffuser, see 51 12 ... Removing and installing/replacing diffuser on rear bumper trim (M Technic aerodynamic kit) 

Build date from 09/2006: 

• Remove trims on left and right, see 51 12 185 Removing and installing/replacing trim for bumper trim on left or right 
• Remove rear trim, see 51 12 ... Removing and installing/replacing trim for bumper trim at rear 

Remove cover cap (1) for tow lug.

If necessary, remove flap for towing hitch (2)

Version with Park Distance Control (PDC): 

Remove all ultrasonic transducers (3).

Build date up to 09/2006: Remove locators (4) and spacer rings (5).

Fig 1: Cover Cap, Towing Hitch, Locators And Spacer Rings

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Version with PDC up to build date 09/2006: 

Cut out openings for ultrasonic sensors (1) on lower section of bumper trim (2) at moldings.

Fig 2: Ultrasonic Sensors And Bumper Trim

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If necessary, remove impact absorber (1).

Fig 3: Impact Absorber

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