Overhaul

51 12 001 Replacing Rear Bumper

Remove complete rear bumper. Removal and Replacement
Replace rear centre chrome finisher (operation is described in "replacing body molding for rear centre bumper")
Replacing both body moldings for side rear bumpers

Layout of rear bumper, bumper carrier and retaining elements







1 Bumper trim
2 Chrome strip, left/ right (L/R)
3 Body molding L/R
4 Chrome strip center
5 Body molding center
6 Expanding rivet
7 Bracket (towing hitch)
8 Flap (towing hitch)
9 Towing eye
10 Flap on towing eye
11 Bracket
12 Speed nut
13 Self-tapping screw
14 Speed nut
15 Guide
16 Carrier
17 Bolt
18 Washer
19 Impact absorber L/R
20 Seal







Lift cover off towing eye (1) with catch band.
Lift out expanding rivets (2).
Lift out expanding rivets (3) and pull bracket (4) backwards to remove.