Removing the guide for the right rear bumper cover

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE CARGO AREA FLOOR COVERING .
• Refer to REMOVING TRUNK COMPARTMENT LIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANELS .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVING REAR BUMPER PANEL .

• Loosen screws (1)  .

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• Loosen nuts (1)  .
• Loosen screws (2)  and (3)  .
• Remove the guide (4)  for the rear bumper cover on the side; unlock and disconnect any present plug connections if applicable.

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