51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper panel: Notes

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Cooper: 

• Remove WHEEL HOUSING PLATES  from bumper panel
• Remove REAR LIGHTS

Cooper S: 

• See NECESSARY PRELIMINARY TASKS (COOPER S) .

Cooper JCW: 

• See NECESSARY PRELIMINARY TASKS (COOPER JCW) 

Removal: 

Release left and right screws (1).

Fig 1: Locating Screws

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Locating Screws

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Release bumper panel (1) from latch mechanisms in marked areas (2).

Disconnect plug connections for rear fog light/ultrasonic sensor.

Remove bumper panel (1) with a second person helping.

Fig 3: Locating Latch Mechanisms

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Installation: 

Position bumper panel (1) with the aid of a second person.

Connect plug connections for rear fog light/ultrasonic sensor.

Clip in bumper panel (1) in latch mechanisms in marked areas (2).

Fig 4: Locating Latch Mechanisms

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Tighten down screws (1).

Fig 5: Locating Screws

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Tighten screws (1) on left and right.

Tightening torque 51 12 3AZ .

Fig 6: Locating Screws

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