51 12 435 Replacing left or right body molding from sides of rear bumper

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Remove center body molding from rear bumper, refer to 51 12 432 REPLACING CENTRAL BODY MOLDING ON REAR BUMPER

Version without Park Distance Control (PDC):

First unclip back of body molding (1), then side (2) with special tool 00 9 321 (folding strut) and pull backwards at an angle to remove.

Installation:

Insert body molding at front, then clip into place.

Fig 1: Unclipping Back Of Body Molding

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Version with Park Distance Control (PDC):

Unclip body molding, unfasten ultrasonic converter and remove.

Fig 2: Unfastening Ultrasonic Converter

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Lift chrome strip (1) out of clips (2) in body molding and remove.

Fig 3: Lifting Chrome Strip Out Of Clips

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