37 12 1090 Removing and installing rear left or right spring strut (M6)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR WHEEL

Actuate soft top until soft top compartment lid is fully open.

IMPORTANT: Soft top is depressurized when not activated and soft top compartment lid closes!
Support soft top compartment lid with suitable tool.

Remove protective cap (1).

Unscrew nuts (2).

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Cap Nut

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Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Expose line up to the spring strut.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Strut Plug Connection

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Slacken nut (1).

Partially fold up wheel arch panel (2).

Installation note:

Replace nut if necessary

Fig 3: Turning Wheel Arch Panel

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Release screw (1).

Installation note:

Replace screw.

Tightening torque 33 52 3AZ

Fig 4: Identifying Spring Strut Bolt

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Press wheel carrier downwards.

Remove spring strut towards rear/downwards.

Fig 5: Removing Spring Strut

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IMPORTANT: Before tightening screw connection, check that spring strut shock absorber pin is correctly positioned in wheel carrier.