51 12 742 Replacing a shock absorber for bumper, rear (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupe, M Coupe)

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(Bumper Removed)

(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).

Tightening Torque, 51 12 3AZ. Refer to 51 12 REAR BUMPER .

Fig 1: Identifying Left Shock Absorber Nut

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

Fig 2: Removing Shock Absorber Nut

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Tightening Torque, 51 12 3AZ. 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: Identifying Right Shock Absorber Nut

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Installation:

Tightening Torque, 51 12 3AZ. Refer to 51 12 REAR BUMPER .

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