51 12 157 Replacing rear bumper trim

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove rear BUMPER TRIM 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Bumper Trim Components

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Remove LICENSE PLATE HOLDER (1) .

Remove cover cap (2) for tow lug.

Remove REAR REFLECTOR (3) .

Remove LICENCE PLACE LIGHTS (5) .

Version with PDC: 

Remove all ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCERS (6) .

Remove wiring harness (4) for ultrasonic transducers.