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Removing and installing/replacing rear left or
right shock absorber 

Important!

Pull the fuse on the air supply unit to prevent unintentional air
spring system control.

Note:

Read and comply with Information on replacing shock absorbers.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear wheel

Deactivate and drain air spring system

Important!

Before tightening screw connection, check that shock
absorber pin is correctly positioned in swinging arm.

Screw must not be used as an aid to installing the shock
absorber!

Release nut and remove screw.

Important!

Secure shock absorber against falling out.

Remove shock absorber from swinging arm and tie back.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ

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RA  Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right shock absorber

BMW AG - TIS

06.02.2013  20:56

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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