51 12 825 Removing and installing/replacing guide for rear center bumper

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear bumper trim

Version with Comfort Access/CA:

Remove BUMPER AERIAL FOR COMFORT ACCESS

If necessary, feed out cable (1) of Park Distance Control.

Release nuts (2) and remove guide (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Park Distance Control Cable, Nuts And Guide

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