51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper panel

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release expanding rivets (1).

Release screws (2) and lever the cover (3) out of the bumper latch mechanism (4).

NOTE: Carry out work on the right side in the same way as for the left side illustrated here.

Installation note:

Replace expanding rivets (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Bumper Panel, Expanding Rivets And Screws

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Release screws (1).

NOTE: Carry out work on the right side in the same way as for the left side illustrated here.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Release expanding rivets (1).

Installation note:

Replace expanding rivets (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Expanding Rivets

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Release screws (1).

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

If necessary, unlock the plug connections for the ultrasonic sensor and disconnect.

Remove the bumper panel (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Bumper Panel And Screws

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