51 23... Adjusting/replacing bump stops (Version 3)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Remove luggage compartment wheel arch panel  . See 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL  or 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL .

Following parts must not be damaged:

• (1) Bump stop
• (2) Lock nut (following illustration)
  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 Bump Stop, Cap, Screw And Nut

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