51 11 794 Replacing a shock absorber (impact absorber) for front bumper

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove bumper. See 51 11 000 Removing and installing complete front bumper (from 10/01)

Special tools required:

none

Drill out rivets (1).

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

Fig 1: Releasing Screws And Detach Impact Absorber

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Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 51 11 3AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 325I, CI & XI - E46 .

Installation:

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

Fig 2: Turning Hexagon Socket Head Screw On Impact Absorber

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Installation:

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

Fig 3: Fitting Dust Cap On Impact Absorber

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