37 10 005 Removing And Installing/Replacing Vent Hose (Up To 06/2003) For Active Stabilizer (Front)

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

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

Release banjo bolts (2) and remove vent hose on both sides.

Tightening torque, (5 N.m.).

Disconnect vent hose from Y-distributor.

Unscrew vent valves (1) from oscillating motor.

Installation:

If necessary, fit new vent valves.

Tightening torque, (14 N.m.).

Fig 1: Locating Banjo Bolts And Vent Valves

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If necessary, remove design cover.

Withdraw filter from member.

Expose vent hose up to Y-distributor and remove.

Fig 2: View Of Vent Hose Up To Y-Distributor

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Replacing Vent Valve:

Screw vent valve (1) fully into oscillating motor and remove plug.

Slide vent hose (2) into vent valve (1) up to second marking (M).

Fig 3: Sliding Vent Hose Into Vent Valve

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