37 12 109 Removing and Installing Rear Left or Right Spring Strut

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





Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Remove rear wheel
^ Remove speaker





Fold acoustic insulation (1) upwards.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ.

Installation:
Replace nuts.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Expose line up to the spring strut.








Slacken nut (1).

Partially fold up wheel arch panel (2).

Installation:
Replace nut if necessary.





Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 52 3AZ.

Remove spring strut from wheel carrier.

Installation:
Replace screw.

Press wheel carrier downwards.





Remove spring strut rearwards/towards bottom.





Installation:

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