51 12 222 Removing and installing/replacing rear center cover for bumper panel

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove rear BUMPER TRIM

Release all retainers (2).

Detach cover (1) from bumper panel (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Bumper Panel Retainers

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Installation note:

Catches (1) on trim (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Bumper Trim And Catches

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