51 12 001 Replacing rear bumper

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Remove complete rear bumper.

Remove protective strip for bumper at rear center.

Remove plastic insert (1).

Version with PDC:

If necessary, feed out cable(s) and ultrasonic converter(s) from bumper.

Fig 1: Removing Plastic Insert

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Unfasten expanding rivets (1) and remove heat shield (2).

Fig 2: Removing Heat Shield

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Unfasten expanding rivets (1) and remove center section of bumper (support beam).

Installation:

Place clips in water for a while.

Fig 3: Removing Center Section Of Bumper

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Only for replacing rear bumper trim

(51 12 157) and replacing rear bumper (51 12 001):

Remove rubbing strip for bumper at rear side left and right.

NOTE: The work for replacing rear bumper trim ("51 12 157)" ends here.

Unfasten screw and remove left/right shock absorber (1).

Installation:

If necessary, fit new seal (2) on shock absorber (1).

In addition on right side:

If necessary, fit new cover (3) on shock absorber (1).

Fig 4: Removing Left/Right Shock Absorber

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Installation:

After installing bumper, firmly tighten screw on shock absorber, left/right sides.

For tightening torque, refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 5: Tightening Screw On Shock Absorber

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