51 11 ... Checking Shock Absorber (Impact Absorber) For Front Bumper

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove shock absorber (impact absorber) at front. Refer to 51 11 794 REPLACING A SHOCK ABSORBER (IMPACT ABSORBER) FOR FRONT BUMPER .

NOTE: The impact absorber shown in the illustration is for viewing purposes only and may differ from the removed impact absorber.

Fig 1: Identifying Impact Absorber Dimension

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Check dimension (A). Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TECHNICAL DATA - 325I, 325CI .

Dimension (A) is measured from center of pin boss up to mounting face for body (without gasket).

Replace impact absorber (1) if measurement drops below dimension (A).