31 12 080 Removing and installing/replacing both tension struts

Necessary preliminary work: 

• REMOVE  front underbody protection.
• Remove BOTH FRONT WHEELS .
• Release wheel arch cover  . See 51 71 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) or 51 71 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) on front left and right bottom and press to one side (only E82/E88/E92/E93).

Remove pedestrian protection (only E82/E88/E92/E93 from 03/2012): 

Slacken screw (1) on front pedestrian protection.

Release screws (2) from deformation element and adapter.

Tightening torque 51 11 7AZ/8AZ .

Press deformation element (1) towards the bottom and remove adapter (2) towards the top.

Release nut (1), if necessary, grip at inner Torx socket.

Tightening torque 31 12 2AZ .

Installation note: 

Keep tension strut to swivel bearing connection clean and free from oil and grease.

Replace self-locking nut.

Release bolt (1) and remove tension strut.

Tightening torque 31 12 1AZ .

Raise locking nut (2) at area of bore and pull off from front axle support.

Installation note: 

Replace locking nut.

Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .