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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR BUMPER TRIM
If necessary, remove SENSOR FOR LANE CHANGE WARNING

NOTE: Operation is described on the left side.

The operation on the right side is the same as for the left side.

Fig 1: Identifying Screw And Slacken Nut

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Release screw (1).

Slacken nut (2).

Tightening torque 51 12 2AZ .

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 Nuts And Guide

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Replacement

Remove BUMPER AERIAL for comfort access system