51 12 000 Removing And Installing Complete Rear Bumper (M3)

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Remove trim on rear bumper trim.

Unfasten screws (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 51 12 2AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 3-SERIES .

Fig 1: Removing Retaining Screws

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Release screw (1) on left/right on wheel arch trim (2).

Fig 2: Releasing Screw On Left/Right On Wheel Arch Trim

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Release expansion rivet (1) on left/right.

Lift out wheel arch finisher (2) on left/right and pull bumper (3) a little to rear.

Without PDC:

All except Convertible with TV:

Pull off bumper (3) towards rear.

Fig 3: View Of Expansion Rivet

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Version with Park Distance Control (PDC):

Pull bumper (1) towards rear slightly.

Unclip cable holder in area (2).

Disconnect plug connections of ultrasonic sensors (3).

All except Convertible with TV:

Pull off bumper (1) towards rear.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connections Of Ultrasonic Sensors

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Convertible with TV only:

Remove storage tray in trunk on left.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 5: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Convertible with TV only:

Pull out cable plug with grommet (1) towards rear.

Release nut (2) on left/right.

Pull off bumper (3) towards rear.

Fig 6: Removing Cable Plug With Grommet

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