BMW X5: Removing And Installing Complete Left Or Right Spring Strut Shock
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WARNING: Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the
vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove side assembly compartment partition wall.
- Remove spring strut holder.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage
Secure spring strut against falling out.
Unscrew nuts (1).
Installation:
Clean contact surface in spring strut dome.
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 68: Identifying Nuts
Version with Vertical Dynamics Management: Disconnect both plug connections
(1).
Disconnect plug connection (2) on impulse sensor.
Disconnect plug connection (3) from brake lining sensor.
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Fig. 69: Identifying Plug Connection
Remove spring strut downwards out of wheel arch.
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Fig. 70: Identifying Spring Strut
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Special tools required:
31 3 341
31 3 351
31 3 353
WARNING: Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury
by the coil
springs.
Prior to each use, check the special tools for d
REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT SUPPORT BEARING
Special tools required:
31 3 341
31 3 351
31 3 353
WARNING: Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury
by the coil
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT STABILIZER
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front wheels
Remove front underbody protection
Remove front right wheel arch cover (front section)
Remove r
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Functional requirements
Compatible device with Bluetooth interface.
Compatible devices.
The vehicle key or BMW display key is in the
vehicle.
The device is ready for operation.
Bluetooth is switched on in the vehicle and
on the device.
The pairing readiness is displayed on the
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