51 71 373 Removing and installing/replacing tension strut on spring strut dome

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove lower microfilter housing section  on left/right. See 64 31 061 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT MICROFILTER HOUSING LOWER SECTION .

If necessary, remove cover on spring strut dome on left/right:

• Release expander rivets (1).
• Remove cover (3),
• taking care not to damage retaining lug (2)
  Fig 1: Identifying Expander Rivets And Retaining Lug

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If necessary, remove tension strut panels:

• Release expander rivets on panel (2)
• Remove panel (2) in direction of arrow
  Fig 2: Removing Panel

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Important - modified screw connection! 

Screws must be replaced and - because of the modified surface coating - tightened to increased torque!

Release screws (1).

Remove tension strut (2).

Installation: 

Replace screws.

Tightening torque 51 61 1AZ  .