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Removal & Installation

CAUTION: Pull retainer off air supply unit to ensure that accidental feedback control of the system cannot occur.
  1. Remove trim (back shelf) for rear shelf. Remove loudspeaker. See 65 13 071 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LOUDSPEAKERS (REAR SHELF)
  2. Remove wheel and wheel arch trim. See 51 71 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER
  3. Lift off cover from shock absorber and unfasten nut. If necessary, disconnect plug connection for EDC. See Fig 1.
  4. Support wheel carrier with workshop hoist. The brake hose must not be exposed to traction loads.
  5. Unfasten shock absorber from wheel carrier and remove.
  6. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install bush (1) in bore on wheel carrier. See Figure. Replace self-locking nuts and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Fig 1: Identifying Top Of Spring Strut Shock Absorber
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