51 12 801 Removing and installing/replacing holder for rear left or right bumper

Necessary preliminary tasks

E93 only:

If necessary, release aerial/antenna holders (1 and 2) from holder (3).

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty aerial/antenna holders (1 and 2).

Fig 1: Identifying Aerial/Antenna Holders

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Release screws (1 and 2).

Release nuts (3) and remove bracket (4).

Installation:

Make sure lugs (5) of underbody panelling run into guides on holder (4) at bottom.

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts, Screws Lugs, And Bracket

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Replacement

Installation:

Catches (1) and guides (2) must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty sheet metal nuts (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Sheet Metal Nuts, Foam Seal, Catches, And Guides

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