37 12 1090 Removing and installing rear left or right spring strut (M6)
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove REAR WHEEL
- Remove luggage compartment wheel arch panel . See 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM or 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL
Fold sound insulation upwards.
Unscrew nuts (1).
Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ .
Installation note:
Replace nuts.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Expose line up to the spring strut.
Slacken nut (1).
Partially fold up wheel arch panel (2).
Installation note:
Replace nut if necessary.
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 33 52 3AZ .
Remove spring strut from wheel carrier.
Installation note:
Replace screw.
Press wheel carrier downwards.
Remove spring strut towards rear/downwards.
IMPORTANT:
Before tightening screw connection, check that spring strut shock absorber pin is correctly positioned in wheel carrier.