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 .

Do not release pressure relief valves (1) and (2). Pull filter line (3) out of Y-piece at marked position (see arrow). Filter line can be removed by sliding back the protruding collar on the Y-piece.

Fig 1: Identifying Banjo Bolts And Vent 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: Removing Seal Plug From Front Axle Carrier

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