Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 645Ci and 2004 BMW 645Ci. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheel.
Remove front underbody protection.
Remove nuts (1, 2) and remove stabilizer link. See Fig 1. If necessary, grip ball joint with Torx Socket.
Remove stabilizer bar clamping nut (1) and screw (2) on both sides. See Fig 2. Remove front stabilizer bar.
If replacing, remove retaining bracket at both ends. Remove rubber mount at both ends.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Keep retaining bracket, rubber mount and stabilizer free from grease. Replace self-locking nuts and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Removing Stabilizer Link

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Fig 2: Removing Front Stabilizer

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