31 31 000 Removing and installing complete left or right spring strut shock absorber (X6 2015-2019)

Installation note: 

1. All screws, nuts, bolts and hose clamps removed during the repair must be replaced.
2. Retaining elements on chassis and suspension and steering parts must be replaced.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove PARTITION WALL OF UNITS COMPARTMENT SIDEWARDS .
• Remove SPRING STRUT HOLDER .

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ .

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Installation note: 

Clean contact surface in spring strut dome.

Replace self-locking nuts.

Version with Vertical Dynamic Control: Disconnect both plug connections (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2) on pulse sensor.

Disconnect plug connection (3) from brake lining sensor.

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Remove spring strut downwards out of wheel arch.

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