51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper trim
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment trim on left/right. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON LEFT SIDE PANEL and REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
M5 only:
- Remove guide for bumper at bottom rear
Release screws (1) from wheel arch cover (2) on left/right.
Release expansion rivet on left/right.
Pull bumper trim (4) out of mounting (3).
Installation:
Make sure bumper trim (4) is correctly positioned in relation to mounting (3).
Not M5
Release expansion rivets on bottom middle guide.
Release bumper trim (2) from catches (1).
Release screws (1) with sealing washers on left/right.
- 2 Tail light
- 3 Trim, rear apron
Installation:
Replace screws (1) with sealing washers.
Tightening torque 51 12 8AZ .
Unclip bumper trim (1) to side panel (1) on left/right outwards.
Remove bumper trim (1) in direction of arrow towards rear with aid of a 2nd person.
If necessary, disconnect plug connection (wiring harness) of ultrasonic transducers.