51 12 201 Replacing rear left or right bumper side section

Necessary preliminary tasks

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Bumper Side Section Screw

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Release screws (1).

Release side bumper trim (3) at catches (4).

Release screw (2) underneath.

Fig 2: Identifying Bumper Trim, Catches And Mounting Screws

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Unclip side section (1) from (A) to (B) by pulling.

Installation:

Catches on side section and bracket must not be damaged.

Clip in side section first at rear (B) and then at side (A).

Fig 3: Pulling Bumper Side Section

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