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37 11 ... Replacing Pressure Relief Valve For Active Stabilizer At Front

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IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
Close off pipe connections with plugs.
NOTE: Replace pressure relief valves in pairs only.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
First adjust minimum distance (A) = 3 mm between control line (1) and oscillating motor (2).
Then adjust control line (3) with minimum distance (B) = 8 mm to control line (1).
Fig 1: Identifying Control Line And Oscillating Motor
G04794825Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Mark installation position of control lines to oscillating motor.

Release banjo nuts (1) and remove control lines (2) from oscillating motor.

Seal control lines (2) and connections of oscillating motor with sealing plugs.

Installation: 

Control lines are protected against being mixed up by different thread diameters on the oscillating motor connection.

Tightening torque, see 37 14 18AZ in 37 14 ELECTRIC COMPONENTS

Fig 2: Identifying Banjo Nuts And Control Lines
G04794826Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Pressure relief valve consists of filter cartridge (1) and fitting (2).
If necessary, stabilizer leg must be turned to facilitate removal.

Clean tool with brake cleaner.

Unclip filter cartridge (1) and release fitting (2).

Installation: 

Install first fitting (2) and then filter cartridge (1).

Remove both protective caps (of red rubber with pull band).

Tightening torque, see 37 14 24AZ in 37 14 ELECTRIC COMPONENTS

Fig 3: Identifying Filter Cartridge
G04794827Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation: