Removing and installing/replacing guide for bumper, rear left or right (X6 M)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove BUMPER PANEL .

Removal: 

Remove expanding rivets (1) from wheel arch.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Remove guide (3).

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Right side only: 

Detach electrical connector (1) and cable retainer (2).

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Installation: 

Replace faulty sheet metal nuts (2).

Replace defective sealing ring (3).

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Right side only: 

Fasten plug connection (1) and cable clip (2).

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Install guide (3).

Tighten down nuts (2).

Tightening torque 51 12 3AZ .

Mount expanding rivet (1) into wheel arch.

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Required follow-up work: 

• Mount BUMPER PANEL .