5 Series E39 530d (M57) SAL
37 12 131
Replacing left or right rear spring strut shock
absorber (air spring strut)
Caution!
Pull retainer off air supply unit to ensure that accidental
feedback control of the system cannot occur.
In area of air line connections, extreme cleanliness must be
ensured during removal and installation.
Even small dirt particles can cause leakage in the system.
This operation is identical to removing spring strut shock absorber,
refer to 33 52 100.
In addition:
Unfasten line on air spring strut.
Seal open connections with protective cap or adhesive tape.
Note:
Do not remove the cap screw from the line! This would
destroy the line!
Compress air spring strut and remove.
Installation:
Tightening Torque,
refer to Technical Data 37 12 3AZ.
Securing lines,
refer to 3713 ... Routing of pipes.
Note:
The screw connection with toothed ring (1), cap screw (2) and
assembly plug (3) must be removed from the new air spring
strut.
RA Replacing left or right rear spring strut shock absorber (air spring strut)
BMW AG - TIS
20.02.2013 17:08
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