51 12 826 Removing and installing/replacing guide for rear bumper

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear bumper trim .

Unscrew nuts (1).

IMPORTANT: Carefully feed guide (2) out of rear lights (3) in direction of arrow (risk of damage).

Fig 1: Removing Guide From Rear Lights

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Installation:

Rests (1) on guide (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Rests On Guide

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