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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: strut mount – BMW 1 (E81). List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Drive socket # 14
                      
                        Drive socket # 16
                      
                        Torx bit T40
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Shock absorber socket #DD6
                      
                        Phillips screwdriver
                      
                        Clip removal tool
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: strut mount – BMW 1 (E81). AUTODOC experts recommend:

The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the right and left shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
Both mounts of the rear shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW 1 (E81). Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the boot lid.

Step 2

Fold down the backrests of the rear seats.

Step 3

Raise the lower lining of the boot.
Step 4

Unscrew the fastener of the central protective plastic panel. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a clip removal tool. Use Torx T40. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 5

Remove the central protective plastic panel.
Step 6

Unscrew the fastener of the boot side lining. Use a clip removal tool. Use Torx T40. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 7

Detach the boot side lining.
Step 8

Remove the mount cap from the shock absorber upper fastener.
Step 9

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 11

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 12

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 13

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW 1 (E81). Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 14

Remove the wheel.
Step 15

Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW 1 (E81)
Step 18

Remove the shock absorber.
Step 19

Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW 1 (E81). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 20

Install the new mount, boot, and bump stop on the shock absorber.
Step 21

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

Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.

AUTODOC recommends:
BMW 1 (E81) – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 23

Support the stub axle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 24

Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 25

Remove the support from under the stub axle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – BMW 1 (E81). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 26

Tighten the top shock absorber fastening. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 27 Nm torque.
Step 27

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 28

Install the mount cap on the shock absorber upper fastener.
Step 29

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 30

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Treat all joints of the arm. Use copper grease.

Step 31

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 32

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW 1 (E81). Tip from AUTODOC:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 33

Install the wheel.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW 1 (E81). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 34

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 35

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 36

Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 37

Attach the side lining of the boot.
Step 38

Screw in the fastener of the boot side lining. Use Torx T40. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 39

Install the central protective plastic panel.
Step 40

Screw in the fastener of the central protective plastic panel. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use Torx T40. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 41

Put down the lower lining of the boot.

Step 42

Return the seat to its original position.

Step 43

Close the lid of the luggage compartment.

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