Installing the tension strut at the right rear and if necessary, on the left side

Installing the right rear tension strut 

Installing the rear tension strut 

• Install the tension strut (3)  .
• Tighten the screws (1)  and the nut (2)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Torsion strut on body and holder
  M12x25 Replace screws.
  	Joining torque	100 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°
  Nut M10
  	Tightening torque	38 Nm

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  Installing the undershield (tank cover) at right 

  NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

  Installing undershield (tank cover) 

  NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
• Insert the undershield (l)  .
• Tighten all bolts and nuts (arrows).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Undershield, side
  Hexagon screw
  	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm
  Plastic nut
  	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm

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  For double-flow exhaust system: Installing the rear left tension strut 

  Installing the rear tension strut 

  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Driving without the strut brace/front-end strut or tension strut is not permitted.
  NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
• Install the tension strut (3)  .
• Tighten the screws (1)  and the nut (2)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Torsion strut on body and holder
  M12x25 Replace screws.
  	Joining torque	100 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°
  Nut M10
  	Tightening torque	38 Nm

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

  Installing undershield (tank cover) 

  NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
• Insert the undershield (l)  .
• Tighten all bolts and nuts (arrows).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Undershield, side
  Hexagon screw
  	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm
  Plastic nut
  	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.