51 12 825 Removing and installing/replacing guide for rear center bumper

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Operation is described on the left side.
The operation on the right side is the same as for the left side.

Release screw (1).

Slacken nut (2).

Tightening torque 51 12 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screw And Nut Of Rear Center Bumper

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Installation note:

Note line routing.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 51 12 2AZ .

If necessary, remove plug connection on bumper aerial for comfort access system.

Feed out guide (2) and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Guide And Nuts

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Replacement: