Remove rear bumper panel

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
In order to guarantee the quality of the Driver Assistance functions in vehicles with concealed radar sensors, the component may be repainted only in compliance with the repair specifications described in the document "Standards for refinishing paint with a sensor system".
No stickers or films (transparent or colored) may be affixed in the transmission areas of the radar sensors.
If there are no radar sensors fitted, the component may be painted.
The following features can be used to identify whether radar sensors are installed on the vehicle:
Radar sensors are installed at the rear if the triangular warning light is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame).
Radar sensors are installed at the front and rear if the triangular warning light is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame) in conjunction with optional equipment S5ATA or S5AUA.

Preliminary work

Remove the left flap in the luggage compartment TRIM PANEL .
Remove right flap in luggage compartment TRIM PANEL .
Remove both tail lights from the SIDE PANEL .
Remove left and right REAR REFLECTORS ..

Loosen screws (1).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Loosen blind rivet (1).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
Release wheel arch trim (1) in area of bumper cover from detents.
Unclip wheel arch trim (1) from clip (2).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
Loosen screws (1).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Loosen screws (1).
Release bumper cover (2) at top from detents in area of side panel and remove towards rear.
Disconnect plug connections and put down bumper cover (2).