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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

Fig 1: Removing Rear Bumper Trim

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Release nut (1) from exhaust bracket on left or left and right.

Tightening torque 51 12 8AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Bracket Nut

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NOTE: (illustration with optional equipment trailer tow hitch)

Feed out all lines on the support (1).

Release nuts (2) from carrier (1).

Tightening torque 51 12 1AZ .

Remove carrier (1).

Installation note:

Replace seals (3) on carrier (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Carrier Support

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