51 12 162 Removing and installing/replacing rear bottom middle bumper trim

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove TRIM FOR BUMPER TRIM .

Release expansion rivet (1).

Version with Park Distance Control (PDC): 

Remove STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ON RIGHT .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Feed through cable (2) with grommet (3) in outward direction.

Release screws (1 and 2).

Unclamp lower section (3) and remove.

Installation note: 

Latch mechanisms (1) must not be damaged.

Replacement:

• Remove ultrasonic transducer  . See 66 20 536 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR MIDDLE LEFT ULTRASONIC SENSOR or 66 20 537 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR MIDDLE RIGHT ULTRASONIC SENSOR .
• Remove wiring harness.
  Fig 4: Identifying Latch Mechanisms

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