Removing and installing rear bumper panel

Sourcing reference:

No labels may be attached in the radiation areas of the radar sensors.

The component may be painted if no radar sensors have been installed.

The following features can be used to identify whether radar sensors are installed on the vehicle:

Radar sensors are installed at the rear if the triangular warning light is located on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame).

Radar sensors are installed at the front and rear if the triangular warning light is located on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame) in conjunction with the optional equipment S5ATA or S5AUA.

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove the WATER CHANNEL TRIM LEFT/RIGHT .

Release screws (1) on wheel arch cover (2) on left/right.

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Fold back wheel arch cover (1).

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 51 12 4AZ .

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Except for F80/F82: 

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 12 6AZ .

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 51 12 5AZ .

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Unclip the bumper panel (1) in the area (2) left/right outward.

Unclip bumper panel (1) in area (3) toward the rear.

If necessary, disconnect the plug connections of the ultrasonic sensors and remove the bumper panel (1).

Installation note: 

Latch mechanisms in this area (2 and 3) must be routed correctly into the corresponding holders.

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Installation note: 

Latch mechanisms and guides (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Replace defective sheet metal nuts left/right.

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