31 31 000 Removing and installing complete left or right spring strut shock absorber

Necessary preliminary tasks:

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Secure spring strut against falling out.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation:

Clean contact surface in spring strut dome.

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Self-Locking Nuts

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Version with Vertical Dynamics Management: Disconnect both plug connections (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2) on impulse sensor.

Disconnect plug connection (3) from brake lining sensor.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove spring strut downwards out of wheel arch.

Fig 3: Identifying Spring Strut Downwards Out Of Wheel Arch

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.