Rear Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair

51 12 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing Support For Rear Bumper Panel







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear bumper trim.







Release nut (1) from exhaust bracket on left or left and right.
Tightening torque 51 12 8AZ.







Unscrew nuts (1).
Tightening torque 51 12 1AZ.

For trailer tow hitch only:
Disconnect plug connections of trailer tow hitch.

Remove support for rear bumper trim (4).

Replacement
Release expanding rivets (2).
Modify adapter (3).