51 12 828 Removing and installing/replacing guide for rear left or right bumper

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR BUMPER TRIM .

NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Unfasten screws (1 and 3).

Replace sheet nuts behind if necessary.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Remove guide (4).

Tightening torque 51 12 3AZ .

If necessary, remove TELEPHONE AERIAL .

Fig 1: Identifying Bumper, Guide, Nuts And Screws

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