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Rear Bumper Shock Absorber: Service and Repair



51 12 742 Replacing An Impact Absorber For Rear Bumper (US Version)

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear bumper trim
- Remove trim on tail panel
- Remove carrier for rear bumper trim







Release nuts (1) and remove impact absorber slightly towards rear.
3AZ Impact absorber / carrier to body 19 Nm