51 12 162 Removing and installing/replacing rear bottom middle bumper trim

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release expansion rivet (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Expansion Rivet

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Version with Park Distance Control (PDC):

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Feed through cable (2) with grommet (3) in outward direction.

Fig 2: Identifying Cable, Grommet And Plug Connection

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Release screws (1 and 2).

Unclip lower section (3) and remove.

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Section And Screws

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Installation:

Catches (1) must not be damaged

Replacement:

Fig 4: Identifying Catches

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