51 12 156 Removing and installing/replacing rear bumper trim (M Technic aerodynamic kit)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim on loading sill, see 51 12 080 Removing and installing/replacing trim on loading sill for rear bumper (from 09/2006)

Release screws (1) on bumper trim (2).

Fig 1: Screws And Bumper Trim

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Release screws (1) and nut (2) on left and right.

Installation:

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

Fig 2: 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) on left and right.

Fig 3: Screw And Bumper Trim

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Release screws (1) on bracket (2).

Fig 4: Screws And Bracket

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Release screw (1).

Release nuts (2) and feed bracket out of stud.

Fig 5: Nut And Screw

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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 6: 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 off bumper trim (1) a little and disconnect plug connections of ultrasonic transducers (2).

Fig 7: Ultrasonic Transducers And Bumper Trim

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