51 11 794 Replacing a shock absorber for bumper, front (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupe, M Coupe): Installation:

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Height of bumper is determined by turning the socket head cap screw (1) on the shock absorber (2).

Fig 1: Adjusting Front Bumper

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