LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> BMW >> 2011 >> 335i 2D Convertible, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different variant/trim >> Section 33 (Slide/Tilt Roof - Repair - E90) >> Motor-Operated Convertible Top >> 51 23... Removing/installing ball sockets with clip

51 23... Removing/installing ball sockets with clip

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
WARNING: Risk of injury! When installed, the gas pressurized shock absorber is under preload. Minimize preload as far as possible before removing.
IMPORTANT: Never lift off ball socket with engaged retainer.

Disassembly/assembly: 

  1. Push on retainer in direction of groove with screwdriver
  2. Lift off ball socket from ball pin
  3. Slide retainer back
  4. Fit ball socket on ball stud and snap into place with force

Installation: 

Replace overstretched clips.

Pack grease into two opposite positions in socket. The grease spreads after installation on the ball pin all round in the ball socket.

Fig 1: Pushing On Retainer In Direction Of Groove Using Screwdriver
G06177394Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.