51 23... Adjusting/Replacing Bump Stops

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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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