51 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing support for rear bumper panel

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IMPORTANT: During replacement, all the cavities of the support (1) and the crashbox (2) must be sealed with CAVITY SEALING .

Fig 1: Identifying Cavities Of Support And Crashbox

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

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).

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Mount, Sheet Metal Nuts

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