51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper trim

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

Release screws (1) on wheel arch trim (2).

Release expander rivet.

Pull bumper trim (4) out of mounting (3).

Installation:

Make sure bumper trim (4) is correctly positioned in relation to mounting (3).

If necessary, replace faulty expander rivet.

Fig 1: Pulling Bumper Trim Out Of Mounting

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Release expansion rivets on bottom middle guide.

Release bumper trim (2) from catches (1).

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty expander rivets.

Fig 2: Releasing Bumper Trim From Catches

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Lever out covers (1) from bumper trim (2) and release screws underneath.

Fig 3: Identifying Bumper Trim And Cover

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Unclip bumper trim (1) from side panels (3) in outward direction.

Remove bumper trim (1) in direction of arrow towards rear.

Version with Park Distance Control:

If necessary, pull off bumper trim (1) a little and disconnect plug connections of ultrasonic sensors (2).

Remove bumper trim (1) with aid of a second person.

Fig 4: Pulling Bumper Trim

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