Removing guide for rear center bumper panel

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Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING BOTH TRIM PIECES FOR THE WATER CHANNEL .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH TAIL LIGHTS FROM THE SIDE PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING REAR BUMPER PANEL .

Unclip the vehicle wiring harness from the holders.
Loosen nuts (1).
Feed out the guide (2) toward the top and remove it.

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