51 12 156 Removing and installing (replacing) rear bumper panel

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IMPORTANT: To guarantee system function on vehicles with LANE CHANGE WARNING SENSOR :

there must be no mechanical damage (e.g. dents) and no body repair work with filler or painting (several coats) must be carried out in a 10 cm radius about the left or right sensor on the bumper panel
no stickers must be attached in the area of the sensor

Follow the further instructions according to painting manual.

Release screws (1) on wheel arch cover (2) on left/right.

NOTE: Carry out work on the right side in the same way as for the left side illustrated here.

Fig 1: Wheel Arch Cover And Screws

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Fold back wheel arch cover (1).

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque: 51 12 4AZ .

NOTE: Carry out work on the right side in the same way as for the left side illustrated here.

Fig 2: Wheel Arch Cover Screw

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 51 12 6AZ .

Fig 3: Bumper Panel Screws

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Release cover (1) at latch mechanism (2).

Release screw (3) beneath.

Tightening torque: 51 12 5AZ .

NOTE: Carry out work on the right side in the same way as for the left side illustrated here.

Fig 4: Bumper Panel Latch Mechanism, Cover And Screw

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NOTE: The following tasks must be carried out with a second person assisting:

Unclip the bumper panel (1) in the area (2) left/right outward.

Unclip bumper panel (1) in area (3) toward the rear.

If necessary, disconnect the plug connections of the ultrasonic sensors and remove the bumper panel (1).

Fig 5: Removing Bumper Panel

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Installation note:

Latch mechanisms in this area (2 and 3) must be routed correctly into the corresponding holders.

Adjustment, see BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Installation note:

Latch mechanisms and guides (1) must not be damaged or missing.

If necessary, replace faulty sheet metal nuts left/right.

Replacement (depending on version):

Remount the cover for the towing eye
Remount the number plate
Punch HOLES FOR ULTRASONIC SENSORS
Install HOLDER FOR ULTRASONIC SENSORS
Remount ultrasonic sensors. See 66 20 515 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING A FRONT LEFT (OUTSIDE) ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER (PARK DISTANCE CONTROL) , 66 20 516 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING A FRONT RIGHT (OUTSIDE) ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER (PARK DISTANCE CONTROL) , 66 20 517 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING A FRONT CENTER LEFT (INSIDE) ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER (PARK DISTANCE CONTROL) , 66 20 519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT CENTER RIGHT (INSIDE) ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER (PARK DISTANCE CONTROL) or 66 33 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ULTRASONIC SENSORS FOR PARKING MANEUVERING ASSISTANT .
Remount REAR REFLECTOR

Fig 6: Latch Mechanisms And Guides
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