33 52 100 Removing and installing rear left or right spring strut shock absorber

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear wheel  .
• Remove stabilizer link from swinging arm  . 

Release screw.

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

Installation: 

Replace screw.

Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ  . See 33 52 SHOCK ABSORBERS.

Fig 1: Locating Spring Strut Shock Absorber

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Partially remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim  . See 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM or 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

If necessary, remove sound insulation.

M5: Disconnect plug connection for Electronic Damper Control (EDC).

Unscrew nuts.

Installation: 

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 33 52 3AZ  . See 33 52 SHOCK ABSORBERS.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection For Electronic Damper Control

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Press wheel carrier downwards, guide spring strut shock absorber downwards between guide arm and control arm and then remove in upwards direction.

Fig 3: Pressing Wheel Carrier Downwards

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