Re: Step by step shock replacement guide --cabrio addendum

["Russ Maki" <rinard@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On my '87 325ic, the upper shock mounts are accessed through the convertible
top boot. There's no need to remove the trunk lining or even go into the
trunk when changing shocks on an E30 cabriolet. One of the best benefits of
driving a ragtop...:-)

Look for a couple rectangular rubber plugs in the floor of the boot, Leo.
The upper mounts are under them.

Russ Maki
Ixonia, Wis.
>
> Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2003 13:00:04 -0600
> From: alex.fadeev@domain.elided
> Subject: Re: Step by step shock replacement guide
>
> "leo nicholson" <leonicholson@domain.elided> wrote:
> > Does anyone have instructions for replacing the rear shocks on a
> > 1987 325ic convertible?
>
> 1. Pull the rear trunk lining to get access to the rear shock mounts. This
> is the single longest and most PITA step. You can do this days or weeks in
> advance. Consider installing GC RSMs (www.ground-control.com) to skip this
> step in the future. They allow you to unbolt the shock from the mount from
> inside the wheel well.
> 2. Raise the rear of the car (jack under the rear diff carrier).
> 3. Unbolt the shock from the wheel hub (17 or 19 mm bolt).
> 4. Unbolt the shock from the rear shock mount (RSM) from inside the trunk.
>
> 5. Remove and replace the RSM if it has more than 30K miles on it.
> 6. Remove and swap the shocks. Now go through steps 4->1 in reverse order.
>
>
> With GC RSMs, second time around the whole process should take about 10
> minutes per side.
>
> alex f

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