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51 12 828 Removing and installing/replacing guide for bumper, rear left or right

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 51 12 3AZ .

Remove guide (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Bumper Guide
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Installation note: 

Latch mechanisms of guide (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Replace faulty sheet metal nuts (2).

Water ingress! 

Replace sealing ring (3).

Fig 2: Locating Sheet Metal Nuts
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