Remove the guide for the rear bumper panel on the side

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Preliminary work

Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE LANE CHANGE WARNING SENSOR .
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NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Loosen nuts (1).

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Open the lock (1).
Unclip the clips (2) of the vehicle wiring harness and the place the wiring harness aside.
Remove the guide (3) for the rear bumper cover on the side.

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