51 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for rear bumper trim

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IMPORTANT: During replacement, all the cavities of the carrier (1) and the crashbox (2) must be sealed with cavity sealant.

Fig 1: Identifying Carrier And Crashbox

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove bumper trim

If necessary, release rubber mount (1) on carrier (2).

Unscrew nuts (3).

Remove carrier (2).

Tightening torque 51 12 1AZ .

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty sheet nuts (4).

Replacement

If necessary, modify or replace weight on carrier (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Mount, Carrier, Nuts And Sheet Nuts

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