51 12... Removing And Installing/Replacing Frame For Rear Fog Lights Left Or Right

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove REAR FOG LIGHT
• Remove rear bumper trim (see REAR BUMPER PANEL (UNTIL 08/2010)  -or- REAR BUMPER PANEL (FROM 08/2010) )

Loosen latch mechanisms (1) and remove frame.

Installation note: 

Latch mechanisms (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Latch Mechanisms

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