3310... Removing and installing/replacing vibration damper

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Variant A

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 17 2AZ .

Remove vibration damper (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Vibration Damper And Screw (Variant A)

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Variant B

Release bolt (1) and remove vibration damper (2).

Tightening torque 33 17 3AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Vibration Damper And Bolt (Variant B)

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Variant C

NOTE: Removal depicted on left vibration damper.

Release bolt (1) and remove vibration damper (2).

Tightening torque 33 17 3AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Vibration Damper And Bolt (Variant C)

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Variant D (E93)

Remove left and right tension struts (on rear axle).

Release bolts (1) and remove vibration damper (2).

Tightening torque 33 33 3AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Vibration Damper And Bolt (Variant D)

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