51 12 156 Removing And Installing Rear Bumper Panel (Until 08/2010)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove COVER ON WHEEL ARCH  from bumper panel

Release clip (1) on left and right.

Fig 1: Identifying Clip

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Release screws (1 and 2).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Undo screws (1 and 2)

Pull off bumper trim (3) slightly towards rear with aid of a 2nd person.

Disconnect plug connections for rear fog light/ultrasonic transducer.

Remove bumper trim (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Bumper Trim

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