Removing and Installing Complete Rear Bumper

51 12 000 Removing And Installing Complete Rear Bumper

Special tools required:
- 00 2 150

NOTE:
- Version with trailer coupling:
- Remove finisher strip.

All models:
Remove trim on bumper trim at rear.







Sedan and touring:
Stick on fabric adhesive tape (1) below screw to bumper (risk of damage).
Attach special tool 00 2 150 to ratchet and release screw on left/right.

NOTE:
- Saloon/sedan with M aerodynamics package only:
- Screw can be removed towards bottom.

Installation:
2AZ Bumper / carrier to impact absorber
M10 41 Nm







Sedan and touring:
Pull bumper (1) towards rear/bottom and remove screw (2) towards rear/bottom.







Coupe and Convertible:
Attach special tool 00 2 150 to ratchet and release screw on left/right.

Installation:
2AZ Bumper / carrier to impact absorber
M10 41 Nm







Coupe and Convertible:
Pull bumper (1) towards rear/bottom and remove screw (2) towards front/bottom.







Version with Park Distance Control (PDC):
Unclip left cable holder (1) towards bottom.







Construction status from 12/98:
Release nut (1) on left/right.
Remove bracket (2) from bumper (3).

Installation:
5AZ Bracket to side panel 3 Nm







Release expansion rivet (1) on left/right.
Lift out wheel arch finisher (2) on left/right and pull bumper (3) a little to rear.
All except Convertible with TV:
Pull off bumper (3) towards rear.







Convertible with TV only:
Remove storage tray in trunk on left.
Disconnect plug connection (1).







Convertible with TV only:
Pull out cable plug with grommet (1) towards rear.
Release nut (2) on left/right.
Pull off bumper (3) towards rear.