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51 12 742 Replacing one impact absorber for rear bumper

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(Bumper Removed) 

If necessary, remove rear bumper, refer to 51 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE REAR BUMPER .

Remove support on side member,

refer to 51 46 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FINISHER FOR TOP OF REAR APRON .

Release nuts (1) on inside and remove shock absorber.

Installation: 

Tightening torque, refer to 51 12 3AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Removing Shock Absorber
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