51 12 825 Removing and installing/replacing guide for rear center bumper

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear bumper trim. See REMOVING REAR BUMPER PANEL (UNTIL PRODUCTION DATE 08/2010)  or REMOVING REAR BUMPER PANEL (FROM PRODUCTION DATE 08/2010) .

Feed guide (1) out of holder (2).

Release screw (3) and remove holder (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Holder, Guide And Screw

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