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Removing and installing rear left or right
spring strut shock absorber

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear wheel.

Remove rear wheel arch cover

Remove stabilizer link on both sides from stabilizer

Important!

Before tightening screw connection, check that spring strut
shock absorber pin is correctly positioned in wheel carrier.

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

Release screw.

Important!

Secure spring strut shock absorber against falling out.

Remove spring strut shock absorber from wheel carrier and tie up.

Installation:

Replace screw.

Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ

.

Remove trim panel for luggage compartment partition
wall/luggage compartment wheel arch trim.

If necessary, remove sound insulation.

Disconnect plug connection for Electronic Damper Control (EDC).

Unscrew nuts.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 33 52 3AZ

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RA  Removing and installing rear left or right spring strut shock absorber

BMW AG - TIS

08.02.2013  07:53

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

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