37 12 1090 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 wheel arch cover
^ Remove stowage shelf





Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 52 3AZ.

Important!
Secure spring strut shock absorber against falling out.

Remove spring strut shock absorber from wheel carrier and tie up.

Installation:
Replace screw.





Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove from cable guide (2).





Fold back sound insulation (1) and release nuts (2).

Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ.

Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.





Press wheel carrier downwards, guide spring strut shock absorber downwards between guide arm and control arm and then remove in upwards direction.





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