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 .

Fig 1: Identifying Support And Crashbox

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Necessary preliminary tasks

If applicable, release screws (1) and feed out the suspension (2) from the rear silencer.

Unscrew nuts (3).

Remove support (4).

Tightening torque 51 12 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Support, Screws, And Nuts

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Replacement

If necessary, release the rubber mount (1) from the support (2).

Fig 3: Locating Rubber Mounts

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