51 12 157 Replacing Rear Bumper Trim

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove BUMPER TRIM 

Build date from 03/2005: 

• Remove all rear body mouldings

  See REPLACING CENTRAL BODY MOULDING ON REAR BUMPER  and REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT BODY MOULDING FROM SIDES OF REAR BUMPER .

Release expander rivets (1 and 2).

Remove thermal insulation (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Thermal Insulation And Expander Rivets

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Remove flap (1) for towing lug.

If necessary, unclip PDC wiring harness (2) and aerial (3) and remove.

If necessary, remove flap and frame of trailer tow hitch.

Fig 2: Identifying PDC Wiring Harness And Aerial

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ALPINA B7 exhaust cover: 

Place exhaust cover (1) on cut bumper trim and check for accuracy of fit; if necessary, rework bumper trim.

Clean adhesive area of bumper trim with spirit.

Apply adhesive bead (2) dia. = 5 mm as illustrated.

Fig 3: Identifying Adhesive Bead And Exhaust Cover

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Place exhaust cover (1) on bumper trim (2), align and stick down.

Remove emerging adhesive immediately.

Secure exhaust cover (1) with yellow plastic adhesive tape.

Secure exhaust cover (1) in area (A) to bumper trim (2) with blind rivets.

If necessary, drill out bumper trim (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Exhaust Cover And Bumper Trim

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