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F30 Coilovers Install Guide

Why do it

Tools you'll need

• Jack and 4 jack stands
• Socket set
• Torque wrench
• Penetrating oil
• Coilover wrenches (usually included)
• Jack and 4 jack stands
• Socket set
• Torque wrench
• Penetrating oil
• Coilover wrenches (usually included)

Starting out? See our budget tool list.

Parts to buy

• Riaction GT1 BM-001 (F30) Listed for F30 and F22.Fits 2012–2016 · N20 (328i, 428i), N55 (335i, 435i)

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Steps

1. Remove the front

   • Take off the front.
   ▶ Watch this step (Justin Buice, on an F30) (1:43–4:36)

2. Assemble the front

   • Assemble the front coilover.
   ▶ Watch this step (4:36–6:31)

3. Fit the front

   • Fit it.
   ▶ Watch this step (6:31–6:57)

4. Remove the rear

   • Take off the rear.
   ▶ Watch this step (6:57–7:44)

5. Fit the rear

   • Fit it.
   ▶ Watch this step (7:44–9:17)

6. Remove the front

   • Take off the front.
   ▶ Watch this step (Justin Buice, on an F30) (1:43–4:36)

7. Assemble the front

   • Assemble the front coilover.
   ▶ Watch this step (4:36–6:31)

8. Fit the front

   • Fit it.
   ▶ Watch this step (6:31–6:57)

9. Remove the rear

   • Take off the rear.
   ▶ Watch this step (6:57–7:44)

10. Fit the rear

    • Fit it.
    ▶ Watch this step (7:44–9:17)

How to know it worked

• Car sits level at your height.
• No clunks or rubbing.
• Steering is straight after the alignment.
• Car sits level at your height.
• No clunks or rubbing.
• Steering is straight after the alignment.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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