Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove rear BUMPER TRIM
Remove BOTTOM MIDDLE TRIM ON REAR BUMPER

Carefully heat trim (1) with hot air blower and detach with special tool 00 9 317 from bumper (2).

Fig 1: Removing Trim

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Installation:

Minimum object temperature of trim and bumper ≥ 18°C.

If this temperature is not achieved, the components must be preheated.

For cleaning, use a fluff-free disposable cloth or a clean cleaning cloth.

Clean adhesive area of bumper with spirit.

Air drying time at least 1 minute.

Installation:

Trim (1) is positioned over guides (2) on bumper.

Remove liner from trim (1).

Press down trim (1) firmly with back of your hands over entire surface, especially the ends.

Fig 2: Identifying Trim With Guides

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