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

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Installing the right rear 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 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Torsion strut on body and holder
M12x25 Replace screws.	Joining torque Angle of rotation	100 Nm 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)

Insert the undershield (1).
Tighten all bolts and nuts (arrows).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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

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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 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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

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Installing undershield (tank cover)

Insert the undershield (1).
Tighten all bolts and nuts (arrows).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.