51 12 080 Removing and installing/replacing rear cover on bumper panel (M Aerodynamic package/M5)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release latch mechanism (1) along line.

Remove cover (2).

Installation note:

Latch mechanisms on cover (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 1: Identifying Bumper Latch Mechanisms

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For replacement only M5:

Release cover (1) at latch mechanisms (2).

Modify cover (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Latch Mechanisms

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