51 12 156 Removing And Installing Rear Bumper Trim

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM ON BUMPER TRIM
Remove TRIM ON REAR LIGHT

Build date up to 03/2005 only:

Remove MIDDLE BODY MOULDING

Release screws (1 and 2) on left/right.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Unscrew nuts (2).

Build date up to 03/2005:

Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts And Screws

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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: Pulling Off Bumper Trim

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