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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE rear bumper trim

Feed out cable (1).

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque: 51 12 2AZ .

Remove guide (3).

Fig 1: Bumper Panel, Guide, Nut And Cable

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Installation note:

Latch mechanisms (1) of guide (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Bumper Panel Latch Mechanisms And Guide

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