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







Actuate soft top until soft top compartment lid is fully open.

IMPORTANT:
Soft top is depressurized when not activated and soft top compartment lid closes.
Support soft top compartment lid with suitable tool.

Remove protective cap (1).
Unscrew nuts (2).

Installation note:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ.







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).

Installation note:
Replace screw.
Tightening torque 33 52 3AZ







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.