31 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing left or right trailing link

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Necessary preliminary work

Remove FRONT WHEEL .
Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Release WHEEL ARCH COVER at front left and right and press to one side (only E82/E88/E92/E93 from 03/2012).

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

Fig 1: Identifying Front Pedestrian Protection And Adapter Screws

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

Fig 2: Removing Adapter

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

Installation note:

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

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 31 12 2AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Tension Strut Nut

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Release bolt (1) and remove tension strut.

Raise locking nut (2) in area of bore and detach from front axle support.

Installation note:

Replace locking nut.

Tighten screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .

Tightening torque 31 12 1AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Tension Strut Bolt And Locking Nut

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