51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper trim

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Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Screws

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Release expansion rivets (1) on left/right.

Fig 2: Releasing Expansion Rivets On Left/Right

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Unclip bumper trim (2) in area (1) on left/right outwards. Pull bumper trim (2) a little in direction of arrow and disconnect plug connections on license plate lights (3). Remove bumper trim (2) with aid of a second person.

Fig 3: Removing Bumper Trim

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