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

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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.

Release screw (1).

Slacken nut (2).

Tightening torque 51 12 2AZ

Installation note:

Note line routing.

Fig 1: Identifying Bumper Nut And Screw

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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 Bumper Nut And Guide

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Replacement:

Remove BUMPER AERIAL for comfort access system