51 12 157 Replacing Rear Bumper Trim

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove rear BUMPER TRIM 

Version with M Technic aerodynamic kit: 

• Remove trim from bumper
• Remove bottom middle trim

Remove cover cap (1) for tow lug.

Version with PDC: 

Remove all ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCERS (2).

Fig 1: Cover Cap & Ultrasonic Transducers

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Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove rear BUMPER TRIM 

Remove cover cap (1) for tow lug.

Remove REAR TRIM GRILLE  (2).

Version with PDC: 

Remove all ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCERS (3).

Fig 1: Rear Trim Grille, Cover Cap For Tow Lug & Ultrasonic Transducers

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