51 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing support for rear bumper panel
IMPORTANT:
During replacement, all the cavities of the support (1) and the crashbox (2) must be sealed with CAVITY SEALING
.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove bumper panel . See 51 12 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR BUMPER TRIM (M TECHNIC AERODYNAMIC KIT) or 51 12 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR BUMPER TRIM
If necessary release the rubber mount (1) from the support (2).
Unscrew nuts (3).
Remove support (2).
Tightening torque 51 12 1AZ .
Installation note:
If necessary renew faulty sheet metal nuts (4).
Replacement:
If necessary remount or replace weight on support (2).