51 12 432 Replacing protective strip for bumper, rear middle

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The NOTES on component bonding with double-sided adhesive tape serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.

Removing:

Heat protective strip (1) with a hot air blower and detach with special tool 00 9 327 from bumper panel (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Bumper Panel, Protective Strip, And Special Tool 00 9 327

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Installation:

Clean bonding surface.

Pull liner* off adhesive tape (1).

Position protective strip over guide (2) in area (3) and stick on.

*Liner is the protective film on adhesive tape.

Fig 2: Installing Bumper Panel

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