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 luggage compartment wheel arch panel







Fold sound insulation upwards.
Unscrew nuts (1).
Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ.

Installation note:
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 note:
Replace nut if necessary.







Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 33 52 3AZ
Remove spring strut from wheel carrier.

Installation note:
Replace screw.







Press wheel carrier downwards.
Remove spring strut towards rear /downwards.







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