51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper panel
CAUTION:
To guarantee the quality of the driver assistance functions in vehicles with concealed radar sensors installed, the component may only be repainted by using proper methods.
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.
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.
Fold back wheel arch cover (1).
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque: 51 12 4AZ .
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque: 51 12 6AZ .
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque: 51 12 5AZ .
NOTE:
Carry out work on the right side in the same way as for the left side illustrated here.
NOTE:
The following tasks must be carried out with a second person assisting:
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.
Installation note:
Latch mechanisms and guides (1) must not be damaged or missing.
Replace defective sheet metal nuts left/right.