Replacing Rear Bumper - Sedan

51 12 001 Replacing Rear Bumper

Replacing rear bumper center section (carrier) (51 12 011):
Remove complete rear bumper.







Release expansion rivets (1) and remove bumper center section (2) (carrier).

NOTE: Shock absorbers are not on carrier.







Installation:
Make sure nut (1) is properly fitted in carrier (2).

NOTE: The work for "Replacing rear bumper center section (carrier) (51 12 011)" ends here.

Replacing rear bumper trim (51 12 157) and replacing rear bumper (51 12 001):

Remove protective strip for bumper at rear center.







Unclip cover for towing eye at opening (1) and remove retaining strap (2).