51 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing support for rear bumper panel

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove BUMPER PANEL

Removal:

Slacken nuts (1) and remove support (2).

Fig 1: Support And Nuts

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Installation:

NOTE: Replace nuts (1).

Position support (2) and secure with nuts (1).

Tightening torque 51 12 1AZ .

Fig 2: Support And Nuts

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