51 12 828 Removing and installing/replacing guide for bumper, rear left or right

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove SUPPORT FOR BUMPER AT REAR

Removal:

Remove screw (1).

Fig 1: Removing Support For Rear Bumper

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Detach cable (2) and remove guide (3).

Fig 2: Detaching Guide Cable

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Installation:

Place guide (3) and fix with nuts (1).

Tightening torque 51 12 2AZ .

Attach cable (2).

Fig 3: Detaching Guide Cable

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Tighten screw (1).

Fig 4: Removing Support For Rear Bumper

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