51 11 794 Replacing A Shock Absorber (Impact Absorber) For Front Bumper

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove bumper. Refer to 51 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE FRONT BUMPER (M3, M3 CSL) .

Special tools required:

None.

Drill out rivets (1).

Release screws (2) and detach impact absorber (3).

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 51 11 3AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 3-SERIES .

Fig 1: Releasing Screws And Detach Impact Absorber
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Installation:

Height of bumper is adjusted by turning hexagon socket head screw (1) on impact absorber (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Height Of Bumper
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Installation:

Fit dust cap (1) on impact absorber (2).

Fig 3: View Of Dust Cap On Impact Absorber
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