OK, I see my error:
Those nuts have to come out since the black-ish backing they are attached to is indeed part of the bracket, as shown below, and which I overlooked when I skimmed through the DIY. The spinning bolt is not attached to anything (at least not anymore) and therefore is not the cause of my removal problem.
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2008 E350 4matic / Black/Anthracite
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Gone but not Forgotten:
2001 E430 4matic, 206,xxx miles, Black/Charcoal
1995 E320, 252,xxx miles, Black/Grey
1989 260E, 223,00 miles, Black/Black
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