Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 318 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 335 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 335 d, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 330 d, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 330 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 320 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 320 d, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 d, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 330 d, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 320 d, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 d, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 320 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 320 d, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 316 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 320 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 330 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 d, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 320 d, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 320 d, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 323 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 335 i … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorber on BMW 330i 3 (E92) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for 3 Coupe (E92) and other BMW models

Shock absorber

        Shock absorber for 3 Coupe (E92) Petrol (143 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for 3 Coupe (E92) Petrol (306 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for 3 Coupe (E92) Diesel (286 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for 3 Coupe (E92) Petrol (218 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for 3 Coupe (E92) Diesel (231 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for 3 Coupe (E92) Petrol (258 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for 3 Coupe (E92) Petrol (170 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for 3 Coupe (E92) Diesel (177 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for 3 Coupe (E92) Diesel (197 hp)

Replacement: shock absorbers – BMW E92. List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #15
                      
                        Torx bit T30
                      
                        Drive socket # 6 
                      
                        Drive socket # 17 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Phillips screwdriver
                      
                        Clip removal tool
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: shock absorbers – BMW E92. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

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.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: shock absorbers – BMW E92. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the boot lid.
Step 2

Unscrew the fasteners of the side plastic trim panel.
Step 3

Remove the side plastic cover.
Step 4

Fold down the backrests of the rear seats.
Step 5

Unscrew the fastener of the central protective plastic panel. Use a clip removal tool. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 6

Remove the rubber strip.
Step 7

Remove the central protective plastic panel.
Step 8

Remove the clips of the boot side lining. Use a clip removal tool.
Step 9

Unscrew the fastener of the boot side lining. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Raise the lower lining of the boot.
Step 11

Remove the rubber strip.
Step 12

Detach the boot side lining.
Step 13

Remove the mount cap from the shock absorber upper fastener.
Step 14

Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 17

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 18

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 19

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: shock absorbers – BMW E92. AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 20

Remove the wheel.
Step 21

Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 22

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 23

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #17.
Step 24

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: shock absorbers – BMW E92. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 25

Detach the lower part of the shock absorber. Use a crowbar.
Step 26

Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #6. Use a ratchet wrench.

Replacement: shock absorbers – BMW E92. Tip:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 27

Remove the shock absorber.
Step 28

Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.

Replacement: shock absorbers – BMW E92. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 29

Treat the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 30

Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.

Replacement: shock absorbers – BMW E92. Professionals recommend:
Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 31

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 E92
Step 32

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 33

Screw the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 34

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 35

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
BMW E92 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 36

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 37

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: shock absorbers – BMW E92. AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 38

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. BMW E92
Step 39

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 40

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 41

Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 42

Tighten the top shock absorber fastening. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #6. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 27 Nm torque.
Step 43

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 44

Install the mount cap on the shock absorber upper fastener.
Step 45

Attach the side lining of the boot.
Step 46

Install the central protective plastic panel.
Step 47

Screw in the fastener of the central protective plastic panel. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 48

Install the rubber strip.
Step 49

Put down the lower lining of the boot.
Step 50

Screw in the fastener of the boot side lining. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 51

Install the clips of the boot side lining.
Step 52

Install the side plastic panel.
Step 53

Screw the fasteners of the side plastic trim panel.
Step 54

Return the seat to its original position.

Step 55

Close the lid of the luggage compartment.

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