51 12 828 Removing and installing/replacing left or right guide for rear bumper

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove REAR BUMPER TRIM .
• Remove BUMPER SIDE SECTION .

Unscrew nuts (1).

If necessary, release nut (2).

Remove guide (3).

Tightening torque 51 12 5AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Bumper Trim Guide And Mounting Nuts

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