Coupe - Removing and Installing Complete Rear Bumper (M3, M3 CSL / Lightweight Design)

51 12 003 Removing And Installing Complete Rear Bumper (M3, M3 CSL / Lightweight Design)

NOTE: Refer to KSD CD for details of preliminary tasks.







Release nuts (1) on left and right.

Installation:
Observe 3AZ Impact absorber / carrier to body
M8 22 Nm.







Release screw (1) on wheel arch liner (2) on left and right.







Release expansion rivet (1) on left and right.
Lift out wheel arch liner (2) on left and right.
Remove bumper (3) towards rear.







Park Distance Control (PDC) option:
Pull bumper (1) slightly towards rear and unclip cable holder in area (2).
Disconnect plug connections on PDC sensors (3).
Remove bumper (1) towards rear.







Convertible with TV option only:
Disconnect plug connection (1) of TV antenna under center console on left.
Feed out cable plug with grommet through rear panel.
Remove bumper towards rear.