How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 118d 2.0 BMW E81
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: shock absorbers – BMW 1 (E81). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Torx bit T25
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Adjustable wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – BMW 1 (E81). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • Please note: all work on the car – BMW 1 (E81) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW 1 (E81)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Support the stub axle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  6. Step 7
    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 10
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    Remove the support from under the stub axle.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    BMW 1 (E81) – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  8. Step 11
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    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 12
    Lower the car.
    Step 13
    Open the boot lid.
    Step 14
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    Remove the boot front lower lining.
  10. Step 15
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    Remove the clips from the plastic boot sill guard. Use flat screwdrivers (2 pieces).
  11. Step 16
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the plastic boot sill guard. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  12. Step 17
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    Remove the plastic door sill plate.
  13. Step 18
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    Remove the cover of the boot side lining.
  14. Step 19
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    Remove the clips of the boot side lining. Use a flat screwdriver.
  15. Step 20
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    Unscrew the fastener of the boot side lining. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 21
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    Remove the boot side lining.
  17. Step 22
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    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount. Use a flat screwdriver.
  18. Step 23
    Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 24
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use an adjustable wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW 1 (E81)
  19. Step 25
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  20. Step 26
    Remove the shock absorber upper mount.
    Step 27
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – BMW 1 (E81). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  21. Step 28
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  22. Step 29
    Install the shock absorber upper mount.
    Step 30
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  23. Step 31
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts. BMW 1 (E81)
  24. Step 32
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    Tighten the top shock absorber fastening. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 27 Nm torque.
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