51 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for rear bumper trim

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove rear bumpers. Refer to 51 12 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BUMPER TRIM .

Release bolts (1) and nut (2) on left/right.

Tightening torque, refer to 51 12 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Remove carrier.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Bumper Carrier Retaining Bolts

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