51 12 432 Replacing Central Body Molding On Rear Bumper

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Special tools required:

00 9 321

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove both side body moldings . See 51 12 435 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT BODY MOLDING FROM SIDES OF REAR BUMPER .

Unclip body molding (1) with special tool 00 9 321.

Remove body molding (1) and if necessary disconnect plug connections.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 321)

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Replacement:

Version with PDC:

Remove ultrasonic transducer.

Remove holder (1).

Version with Chromeline:

Release catches (2) and remove chrome trim from body molding.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches And Chrome Trim From Body Molding

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