51 12 801 Replacing bracket for rear bumper at left or right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove bumper trim, refer to 51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper trim

Fig 1: Removing Bumper Bracket

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NOTE: When removing guide (3), it is only necessary to remove bracket (2) on left/right.

Release nuts (1) on left/right.

Remove bracket (2) on left/right.

Release screws (4) on left/right.

Remove bracket (5) on left/right.