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Columbo · 12-29-2018, 11:36 AM

Hi All,

I've had my '97 323tiA rear bumper sagging a bit for some time. It's not much, but I've seen better:

(Sorry for the low quality photos and dirty car. The weather is awful in southern Finland!)

Now when I had time I tried searching from google and various forums for the instructions to fix it but I didn't find anything specific. From what I've understood there are supports right behind the rear wheels which may need adjusting or replacing. The part I'm talking about is part 5 in the picture below: (part 5, P/N's 51 12 8 146 095 and 51 12 8 146 096)

Do I have to remove the bumper to access these supports? And where are the supports attached to the body of the car - how can I access there and how can I adjust/replace them?

12-29-2018, 11:36 AM	#1
Columbo Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Finland Posts: 5 iTrader: (0) Photo Gallery	Rear bumper sag Hi All, I've had my '97 323tiA rear bumper sagging a bit for some time. It's not much, but I've seen better: (Sorry for the low quality photos and dirty car. The weather is awful in southern Finland!) Now when I had time I tried searching from google and various forums for the instructions to fix it but I didn't find anything specific. From what I've understood there are supports right behind the rear wheels which may need adjusting or replacing. The part I'm talking about is part 5 in the picture below: (part 5, P/N's 51 12 8 146 095 and 51 12 8 146 096) Do I have to remove the bumper to access these supports? And where are the supports attached to the body of the car - how can I access there and how can I adjust/replace them?