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: Identifying Cover Cap And 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: Identifying Rear Trim Grille, Cover Cap, And Ultrasonic Transducers

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