51 12 157 Replacing rear bumper trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR BUMPER TRIM

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Bumper Trim Components

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Remove cover cap (1) for tow lug.

If necessary, remove flap for towing hitch (2)

If necessary, replace faulty metal nuts (3).

Version with Park Distance Control:

Remove all ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCERS (5) .

Feed out wiring harness (4) for ultrasonic transducer (5).

Version with M Technic aerodynamic kit:

Remove DIFFUSER .