E61 Touring Discussion The touring is also known as the wagon version of the 5 series.

Urgent heat needed - rear upper control arm installation

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Old Jan 29, 2024 | 05:59 AM
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Put the pry bar on the part and pull it towards the hole. I can't see what's preventing you from lining it up because the pic is too close.

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Old Jan 29, 2024 | 06:53 AM
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So I figured it out - all I had to do was deflate the air spring. I have no idea why it worked because it took off pressure in what I thought was the wrong direction, but the parts lined right up! Just installed the new arm and got the other side off and it was a piece of cake!
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Glad you figured out. I was wondering why you didn't deflate the suspension.
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