51 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing support for rear bumper panel

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 51 12 1AZ .

Remove support (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Support And Nuts Of Bumper Panel

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Replacement:

Unclip adapter by pressing on the retaining tab (1) and modify.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Tab

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