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

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IMPORTANT: During replacement, all the cavities of the carrier (1) and the crashbox (2) must be sealed with cavity sealant.

Fig 1: Identifying Carrier And Crashbox

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Bumper Trim

If necessary, release rubber mount (1) on carrier (2).

Unscrew nuts (3).

Remove carrier (2).

For tightening torque refer to 51 12 1AZ in 51 12 REAR BUMPER .

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty sheet nuts (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Mount, Carrier And Sheet Nuts

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