51 12 001 Replacing rear bumper

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Replacing Rear Bumper Center Section (Carrier) (51 12 011):

Remove complete rear bumper. Refer to 51 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE REAR BUMPER .

Release expansion rivets (1).

Remove cover (2) on left/right.

Fig 1: View Of Expansion Rivets

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Release expansion rivets (1) and remove bumper center section (2) (carrier).

Fig 2: Releasing Expansion Rivets From Bumper Center Section

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NOTE: The work steps for "Replacing rear bumper center section (carrier)" ends here.

Replacing Rear Bumper Trim (51 12 157) And Replacing Rear Bumper (51 12 001):

Unclip flap (1) on handle from bumper (2).

Fig 3: Removing Flap On Handle From Bumper

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Remove speed nuts (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Speed Nuts

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Version With Park Distance Control (PDC):

If necessary, remove all rear ultrasonic transducers. Refer to 66 20 540 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING A REAR ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER (PARK DISTANCE CONTROL) .

Mounts must not be damaged in area (2).