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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR BUMPER TRIM .
If necessary, remove SENSOR FOR LANE CHANGE WARNING .

NOTE: Operation is described on the left side.
The operation on the right side is the same as for the left side.

Release screw (1).

Slacken nut (2).

Tightening torque 51 12 2AZ .

Installation note:

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Center Bumper Screw And Nut

G08511327

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Note line routing.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 51 12 2AZ .

If necessary, remove plug connection on bumper aerial for comfort access system.

Feed out guide (2) and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Guide And Nut

G08511328

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Remove BUMPER AERIAL for comfort access system.