BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 799

Exterior Trim, Bumpers
8 of 8
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bolt at impact absorber.
Using a 12-inch extension and a 14 mm
Allen socket, turn adjusting collar
clockwise or counterclockwise as needed
to change height of adjusting collar.
Reinstall mounting bolts and check
-
bumper height. Refit front bumper.
Tightening torques
Front bumper to
bumper bracket
(M8 nut)
Front bumper
bracket to impact
absorber (M10 bolt)
Rear bumper
bracket to impact
absorber (M10 bolt)
22 Nm (16 ft-lb)
55 Nm (41 ft-lb)
42 Nm (31 ft-lb)
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