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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Engaging selector lever
positions
General information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a gear position, maintain pressure on the
brake pedal until you are ready to start.
Functional requirements
Only when the drive-ready state is switched on
and the brake pedal is depressed is i
General Information
Working on ignition system
Removing and installing electronic control units
Welding work (overload protection of control units)
Disconnecting and connecting battery
Disconnecting and connecting test equipment
Component inspection:
External jump-starting aid
Compression t