Removing the guide for the rear bumper cover on the side

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects.
Paint damage.

Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape.
Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM FROM THE LEFT AND RIGHT WATER CHANNELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING REAR BUMPER PANEL .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE LANE CHANGE WARNING SENSOR .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING EMERGENCY HORN (ADDITIONAL WORK FOR ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM) .

Loosen nuts (1).

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Open the lock (1).
Remove the rear guide (2) on the side.
If applicable, unclip the existing cable brackets.

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