51 12 825 Removing and installing/replacing guide for rear center bumper

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE rear bumper trim

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 51 12 2AZ .

If necessary, feed out cable for Park Distance Control.

Remove guides (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Center Bumper Guides

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Installation note:

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

Replace faulty sheet metal nuts (2).

Water ingress!

Replace sealing ring (3).

Fig 2: Locating Sheet Metal Nuts

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