51 23... Adjusting/replacing bump stops

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment wheel arch panel. See REMOVING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM and REMOVING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

The following parts must not be damaged:

(1) Bump stop
(2) Lock nut (see Fig 2)

Fig 1: Identifying Bump Stop

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General view of rear side:

Adjust stop pads
Remove cap (1).

Adjust stop pad to correct height by turning screw (2) to left or right.
Remove stop pads
Release nut (3) and remove stop pads.

Fig 2: Identifying Cap, Screw And Nut

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