51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper panel (from 08/2010)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove COVER ON WHEEL ARCH FROM BUMPER PANEL 

  R56 only: 

• Loosen the underbody panelling on the rear of the bumper panel

Release clip (1) on left and right.

Fig 1: Identifying Clip

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Undo screws (1 and 2)

Pull off bumper panel (3) slightly towards rear with aid of a 2nd person.

Disconnect plug connections for rear fog light/ultrasonic sensor.

Remove the bumper panel (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Bumper Panel And Screws

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