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

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove REAR WHEEL
Remove luggage compartment wheel arch panel . See 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM or 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL .

Fold sound insulation upwards.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ .

Installation note:

Replace nuts.

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Expose line up to the spring strut.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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Slacken nut (1).

Partially fold up wheel arch panel (2).

Installation note:

Replace nut if necessary.

Fig 3: Folding Wheel Arch Panel

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 52 3AZ .

Remove spring strut from wheel carrier.

Installation note:

Replace screw.

Fig 4: Identifying Spring Strut Screw

G06889804

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Press wheel carrier downwards.

Remove spring strut towards rear/downwards.

Fig 5: Pressing Wheel Carrier

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