Adjusting/replacing bump stops (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)

The illustrations show a schematic diagram that must be transferred to the respective vehicle type,

Version 1:

Following parts must not be damaged:

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Adjust stop pad (1) to correct height by turning left or right

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Version 2:

Replace damaged stop pad (see applicable BMW parts catalogue):

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Press the ejector (1) into the stop pad and turn it in this position approx. 90° to the left with a Phillips screwdriver

The ejectors (1) are thus locked into the stop pads

Adjust stop pad (2) to correct height by turning left or right

Unlock the ejector (1) again after setting has occurred

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Version 3:

Replace damaged stop pad (see applicable BMW parts catalogue):

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Stop (1) 45° counter-clockwise

Pull stop pad (2) upwards

Close lid slowly until it is at the same height as the side wall

Open flap and turn stop (1) clockwise

Installation note:

Press the stop pad into the sheet metal part and knock in the expanding pins (3)

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Screw in stop pads (1) fully until the pin (2) can be pulled out

Slowly pull the pin (2) out approx. 5 mm

Slowly close the hood. The pin (2) is pushed into the stop pad (1) in this process

Raise hood

Unscrew stop pad (1) until stop pad is flush with upper edge of pin (2)

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