51 12 801 Removing and installing/replacing holder for rear left or right bumper

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove REAR BUMPER TRIM

E93 only:

If necessary, release aerial/antenna holders (1 and 2) from holder (3).

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty aerial/antenna holders (1 and 2).

Fig 1: Identifying Antenna Holders And Holder

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Release screws (1 and 2).

Release nuts (3) and remove bracket (4).

Installation:

Make sure lugs (5) of underbody panelling run into guides on holder (4) at bottom.

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts, Bracket, Lugs Of Underbody Panelling Run And Holder

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Replacement

Modify sheet nuts (3)
Replace foam seal (4)

Installation:

Catches (1) and guides (2) must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty metal nuts (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Catches, Guides, Sheet Nuts And Foam Seal

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