51 47 390 Removing and installing/replacing exhaust pipe trim in bumper cover on left or right

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove COVER ON REAR BUMPER TRIM 

The following illustration may differ, depending on the engine specification.

Release screws (1).

Remove exhaust pipe cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Cover And Screws

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