LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> BMW >> 2003 >> X5 46i >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different variant/trim >> Section 18 (Body Equipment - Repair Instructions - X5 (3.0L)) >> Rear Bumper >> 51 12 742 Replacing one impact absorber for rear bumper

51 12 742 Replacing one impact absorber for rear bumper

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

(Bumper Removed) 

If necessary, remove rear bumper. Refer to 51 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE REAR BUMPER .

Remove support on side member, refer to Removing trim for tail panel, top. Refer to 51 46 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FINISHER FOR TOP OF REAR APRON .

Release nuts (1) on inside and remove shock absorber.

Installation: 

Tightening torque, (24 N.m.).

Fig 1: Identifying Screw And Shock Absorber
G03255636Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.