51 12 000 Removing and installing complete rear bumper (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupe, M Coupe): Installation:

Tightening Torque, refer to 51 12 REAR BUMPER .

6-cylinder engines only:

Push bumper (1) forwards until clips (2) are located in assembly opening.

Fig 1: Locating Clips

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6-cylinder engines only:

Press bumper (1) downwards/towards rear until clips (2) are out of assembly opening (3).

Fig 2: Removing Clips

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Carefully press bumper (1) from wheel housing over tail lights (2) on left/right (risk of damage to tail light rubber) and remove bumper (1) towards rear.

Fig 3: Removing Bumper

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6-cylinder engines only:

If necessary, replace defective clips (1).

Fig 4: Removing Defective Clips

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Tightening Torque, refer to 51 12 REAR BUMPER .

Insert special tool 51 1 130 on standard extension (1) through bore with reversible handle into shock absorber (2).

Fig 1: Inserting Special Tool Into Shock Absorber

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Height of bumper (in rear area) is now set by twisting socket head cap screw (1) in shock absorber (2).

Fig 2: Adjusting Height Of Bumper

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