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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear bumper trim. See 51 12 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) REAR BUMPER PANEL .
If necessary, remove SENSOR FOR LANE CHANGE WARNING

If necessary, unlock plug connection (1) for comfort access system and disconnect.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque 51 12 2AZ .

Remove guide (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Guide And Plug Connection

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Replacement:

Convert BUMPER AERIAL for Comfort Access