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Adjust bumper:

Ideal setting (dimension):

Transition

  1. should be flush on left/right side.
  2. 5.5 mm (tolerance + 0.5/-1 mm)
  3. 1 mm (tolerance + 1.5/-0 mm)
  4. 5 mm (tolerance + 0.5/-1 mm)
    Fig 1: Adjusting Bumper Dimension
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Loosen nut (1) from wheel housing and adjust bracket (2).

Fig 2: Adjusting Bracket
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NOTE: Adjustment at shock absorber is also possible with bumper installed if spare wheel is removed (remove spare wheel, refer to Owner's Handbook).

Unfasten left/right screws (1).

Fig 3: Locating Left/Right Screws
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