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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unscrew bolts (1) inside wheel arch.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque 51 12 3AZ .

Remove guide (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Guide And Bolts

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Right side only:

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

Replacement:

Fig 2: Identifying Electrical Connector And Cable Retainer

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Installation note:

Latch mechanisms of guide (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Replace faulty sheet metal nuts (2).

Replace defective sealing ring (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Latch Mechanisms, Sheet Metal Nuts, And Sealing Ring

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