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51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper trim

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The Following Work Operation Applies To All Mini Variants: 

Remove both rear wheels. Refer to 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL .

Remove rear left and right wheel arch flares. Refer to 51 13 105 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

Remove reversing light. Refer to 63 22 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REVERSING LIGHT (UP TO 07/2004) .

Remove screws (1) from cover for spare wheel recess (depending on equipment).

Remove threaded blind rivets (2) on both sides.

Fig 1: Identifying Spare Wheel Recess Cover Retaining Screws
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Remove screw (1) in opening for reversing light.

Remove screws (2).

Fig 2: Locating Screw In Opening For Reversing Light
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Disconnect PDC plug connectors (1) (depending equipment).

Disconnect plug connectors for side marker lamps (depending on equipment).

Remove bumper.

Fig 3: View Of PDC Plug Connectors
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