51 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing support for rear bumper panel

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove BUMPER PANEL 

If necessary, release cable clip from support (3).

Remove covers (1) and slacken nuts.

Slacken nuts (2) and remove support (3).

Tightening torque 51 12 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Support, Covers, And Nuts

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