51 12 001 Replacing rear bumper

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Replacing rear bumper center section (carrier) (51 12 011):

Remove complete rear bumper. See 51 12 000 Removing and installing complete rear bumper

Release expansion rivets (1) and remove bumper center section (2) (carrier).

NOTE: Shock absorbers are not on carrier.

Fig 1: Releasing Expansion Rivets And Removing Bumper Center Section

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Installation:

Make sure nut (1) is properly fitted in carrier (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Nut

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NOTE: The work for "Replacing rear bumper center section (carrier) (51 12 011)" ends here.

Replacing rear bumper trim (51 12 157) and replacing rear bumper (51 12 001):

Remove protective strip for bumper at rear center.

Unclip cover for towing eye at opening (1) and remove retaining strap (2).

Fig 3: Uncliping Cover For Towing Eye At Opening And Removing Retaining Strap

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