51 12 825 Removing and installing/replacing center guide for rear bumper (bumper panel removed)

Feed wire harness out of guide holders (3).

Only for comfort access: 

Removing bumper antenna (see arrow).

Release screws (1) and nuts (2) and remove guide (3).

Installation: 

Replace faulty nuts (1).

Fig 1: Removing Rear Bumper Antenna

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Replacement 

Modify sheet nuts on guide (3).

Only for comfort access: 

Modify bumper antenna.