Retrieve that 10mm wrench again and install the strut stud bolt and washer. If you opted for a socket in steps , you will need a wrench this time because of the tight clearance between the wall and the air filter.
Reinstall the cover. The strut stud bolt is closely fit to the sidewall cover, which will want to go over the bolt, covering it. Be sure to tuck the flexible bottom portion of the sidewall cover above the strut stud bolt. First, you will need to remove the top hood bolt with a 12mm wrench.
Remove it completely and do not worry, the hood will not move, since the rear bolt is still tightly secured. Next, you need to prep this area circled in green by cleaning with the wipes mentioned in the materials list. The reason for cleaning this area is because the Strut Hood Mount comes with 3M tape which needs a clean surface to adhere to. Look carefully at the circled area in the previous photo above.
The tape will adhere approximately here. A special note for those who have ditch lights as shown here. Otherwise, if you install the Strut Hood Mount on the very outer layer, the 3M tape will not adhere well to the hood. It will want to pull away. Now, you will remove the left side top hood bolt in the same manner as the right side, paying attention to the same area for cleaning as well.
Install the left side Strut Hood Mount just as on the right side, remembering to sandwich the Strut Hood Mount between the hood mount and the ditch light mount. Note that one strut is longer and one is shorter.
The shorter strut goes on the right side driver , the longer on the left passenger. This is the easy part. Trunk Shock, Stabilus - E30 i i Convertible Hood Strut, Stabilus- E53 X5 3. Trunk Shock - E36 3-Series Convertibles ''99 - Hood Shock - E24 6 Series - Trunk Shock - E34 5 Series Sedan - Trunk Shock - E90 3 Series Sedan - Trunk Shock - - E92 3 Series Coupe Be the First To Know.
Before doing the front strut mounts, make sure your replacements match the worn ones. These vary per model year with a different strut shaft diameter. Removal of the front strut mounts or front strut guide supports is similar to the rear, however not as involved as the rear struts and removal of the strut is not necessary.
If you choose to remove the strut there are three 19mm bolts at the bottom of the strut which connect them to the steering plates.
I suggest using a deep socket or a small extension, for one of the bolts sits behind the dust shield and can be a pain if the dust shield is bent or damaged. From there you can remove the caliper if you wish for the strut can be a little hefty with the calipers and rotors attached.
I suggest tying the calipers up and away from the strut to allow room to work. Front mount replacement is very similar to the rear mounts for you will need to use the spring compressor to lower the spring.
To make things easier, disconnect the swaybar links from the stabilizer bar or the strut. This will allow you to tilt the strut out to remove the strut mount. With the new mount installed you can begin to button everything back up. Unlike the rear, front strut mount replacement does require a wheel aligned once complete. So make sure once your finished to set an appointment to have the alignment done. BMW utilized Lemforder and Sachs strut mounts in this vehicle, making the choice for replacement parts a no-brainer.
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