37 10 005 Removing and installing/replacing vent hose for active stabilizer (front)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front assembly underside protection . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Distribution hose:

Release nuts (1).

Tightening torque 37 11 2AZ. See INTEGRATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- 650I .

Withdraw vent line (3) from distribution hose (2).

Remove distribution hose (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Vent Line From Distribution Hose

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Vent hose:

Withdraw seal plug (1) from front axle carrier.

Remove vent line with filter from front axle carrier.

Fig 2: Identifying Seal Plug From Front Axle Carrier

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Observe the following when replacing vent valves:

Release vent valves (1).

Installation:

Push distribution hose (2) into vent valves (1) up to middle between markings (M).

Tightening torque 37 11 1AZ. See INTEGRATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- 650I .

Screw vent valves (1) completely into oscillating motor.

Remove assembly plugs from both vent valves (1).

Fig 3: Pushing Distribution Hose Into Vent Valves

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