51 11 794 Replacing a shock absorber (impact absorber) for front bumper

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove bumper. See 51 11 000 Removing and installing complete front bumper (from 10/01) 

Special tools required:

• none

Drill out rivets (1).

Release screws (2) and detach impact absorber (3).

Installation: 

1. Tightening torque, refer to 51 11 3AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 325I, CI & XI - E46 .

Installation: 

1. Height of bumper is adjusted by turning hexagon socket head screw (1) on impact absorber (2).

Installation: 

1. Fit dust cap (1) on impact absorber (2).