(Bumper removed)

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(If necessary remove rear bumper, refer to 51 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE REAR BUMPER (Z3 ROADSTER, M ROADSTER, Z3 COUPE, M COUPE) )

Left shock absorber:

Press floor mat (1) to one side and unfasten nut (2).

Fig 1: Locating Nuts

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Tightening Torque, refer to 51 12 REAR BUMPER .

Unfasten nut (1) and remove shock absorber (2).

Fig 2: Removing Left Shock Absorber

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Tightening Torque, refer to 51 12 REAR BUMPER .

Right shock absorber:

Press floor mat (1) to one side, unfasten nut (2) and pull out shock absorber.

Fig 3: Removing Right Shock Absorber

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