51 23... Adjusting/replacing bump stops

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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