51 12 828 Removing and installing/replacing guide for bumper at rear left or right (bumper trim removed)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear bumper trim  . 
• Remove rear light  . See REAR LIGHT CLUSTER .
• Remove gas strut for rear door  . See 51 24 305 Removing and installing/replacing gas strut for left or right splitdoor .

Release bolts (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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Release screws (1) and remove guide (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Guide

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