Overhaul

51 12 001 Replacing Rear Bumper

Remove complete rear bumper.
Remove protective strip for bumper at rear center.







Remove plastic insert (1).
Version with PDC:
If necessary, feed out cable(s) and ultrasonic converter(s) from bumper.







Unfasten expanding rivets (1) and remove heat shield (2).







Unfasten expanding rivets (1) and remove center section of bumper (support beam).

Installation: Place clips in water for a while.

Only for replacing rear bumper trim 51 12 157) and replacing rear bumper (51 12 001):
Remove rubbing strip for bumper at rear side left and right.

Note: The work for replacing rear bumper trim ("51 12 157)" ends here.







Unfasten screw and remove left/right shock absorber (1).

Installation: If necessary, fit new seal (2) on shock absorber (1).

In addition on right side:
If necessary, fit new cover (3) on shock absorber (1).







Installation: After installing bumper, firmly tighten screw on shock absorber, left/right sides.
2AZ Bumper / carrier to impact absorber
M10 45 Nm