51 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for rear bumper trim

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove BUMPER TRIM 

Release nuts (1) and remove carrier (2).

Tightening torque 51 12 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Carrier Nuts

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Replacement 

Modify rear impact absorber (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Impact Absorber

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