51 71 373 Removing And Installing/Replacing Tension Strut On Spring Strut Dome
IMPORTANT:
Vehicles must not be driven without tension struts.
Driving without tension struts will result in bodywork damage.
Driving without tension struts will result in bodywork damage.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove lower microfilter housing section on left/right. See 64 31 061 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT MICROFILTER HOUSING LOWER SECTION .
If necessary, remove cover on spring strut dome on left/right:
- Release expander rivets (1).
- Remove cover (3),
- taking care not to damage retaining lug (2)
If necessary, remove tension strut panels:
- Release expander rivets on panel (2)
- Remove panel (2) in direction of arrow
Important - modified screw connection!
Screws must be replaced and - because of the modified surface coating - tightened to increased torque!
Release screws (1).
Remove tension strut (2).
Installation:
Replace screws.
Tighten to specified torque, 27 Nm