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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear bumper trim. See 51 12 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) REAR BUMPER PANEL .

Release screws (1 and 2).

Tightening torque 51 12 3AZ .

Remove guide (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Guide And Screws

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Installation note: 

Latch mechanisms (1) of guide must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Identifying Latch Mechanisms

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