51 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for rear bumper trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear BUMPER TRIM

Release nuts (1) on left and right.

Remove carrier (2) straight towards rear.

Tightening torque 51 12 3AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Bumper Trim Nuts And Carrier

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If necessary, remove sealing plate (1) between carrier and body (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Plate On Body

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