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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove BUMPER TRIM 
• Remove REAR LIGHT
• Remove GAS STRUT FOR REAR DOOR 

Release bolts (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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

Fig 2: Identifying Guide Screws

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