51 12 157 Replacing rear bumper trim (HP)

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Release spring clips (1) on left and right.

Release retaining element (2) on left and right and remove covers.

Fig 1: Releasing Retaining Element On Left And Right And Removing Covers

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Release expansion rivets (1) on left and right and remove cover (2) on left and right.

Version with PDC option:

Remove wiring harness (3) and all PDC sensors (4).

Fig 2: Removing Wiring Harness And All PDC Sensors

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Release expansion rivets (1) and remove center section of bumper (2).

Fig 3: Removing Center Section Of Bumper

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Unclip cover (1) on left and right with assembly wedge (2) and remove in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Unclipping Cover On Left And Right With Assembly Wedge

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Release spring clips (1).

Fig 5: Releasing Spring Clips

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Remove cover (1).

Release retaining elements (2) on left and right and remove bumper trim lower section (3).

Fig 6: Removing Bumper Trim Lower Section

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