51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper trim (up to 09/2006)

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Special tools required:

00 9 317 00 9 310 ASSEMBLY WEDGES (SET IN PLASTIC CASE)

NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Release screws (1) and nuts (2).

Installation:

Make sure wheel arch trim (3) is in correct position.

Fig 1: Screws, Nut And Wheel Arch Trim

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Press wheel arch trim slightly to one side and release screw (1) on bumper trim (2).

Fig 2: Screw And Bumper Trim

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Release screws (1) on bracket (2).

Fig 3: Screws And Bracket

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Release screw (1) and nuts (2).

Fig 4: Nut And Screw

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Lever out trim (1) with special tool 00 9 317 in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Installation:

Catch (1) and guides (2) of trim (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 6: Catch, Guides And Trim

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Release screw (1) on bumper trim (2) on left and right.

Fig 7: Screw And Bumper Trim

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Do not detach bumper trim (1) at sides in outward direction.

Pull off bumper trim (1) for side panel in direction of arrow.

Fig 8: Bumper Trim

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Pull out bumper trim (1) in direction of arrow and remove with aid of a 2nd person.

NOTE: Version with Park Distance Control:
If necessary, pull bumper trim off a little and disconnect plug connections of ultrasonic transducers (2).
Remove bumper trim (1) with aid of a second person.

Fig 9: Ultrasonic Transducers And Bumper Trim

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