Prepare the spring tensioner

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage of the coil spring .
Any use of faulty protective inserts leads to coil spring damage. Faulty protective inserts may lead to a cracked coil spring (corrosion) .

Check the protective insert for wear or damage and if necessary, replace the protective inserts.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Different variants may be installed depending on the vehicle equipment.

Variant A with Basis and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Mount the special tool 2 364 829 on the special

tool AOB 7E2 .

Prepare special tool 5 AOB 7E2 2 x and always use with the protective insert!

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Variant B with Sport and BMW M Performance Automobile
Mount the special tool 2 213 040 (31 3 364) on the special tool 2 213 039 (31 3 382) .

Prepare special tool 2 213 039 (31 3 382) 2 x and always use with the protective insert!

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Clamp the special tool 2 213 022 (31 3 340) in the vice.
Hook the pressure plates of version A or B from the top on to the special tool 2 213 022 (31 3 340) until you can feel and hear the retaining bolts engage audibly.
Check the position of the pressure plates, correct if necessary.

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Adjust the special tool 2 213 022 (31 3 340) to matching dimension (A).
- Basis and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle: Dimension (A) = 120 - 130 mm
- Sport and BMW M Performance Automobile: Dimension (A) = 90-95 mm
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