51 12 828 Removing and installing/replacing left or right guide for rear bumper

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR BUMPER TRIM

NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove guide (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts And Guide

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Installation:

Catches (1) on holder (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches On Holder

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