Suspension Strut With Mounting Bracket: Removing

Fig 1: Secure Left And Right Wheel Housing Liner Using A T10038 As Shown In Illustration

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-- Remove the wheel.

-- Secure the wheel housing liner using a :T10038  as shown in the illustration.

Applies to a Vehicle with Electronically Controlled Damping

Fig 2: Release And Remove Connector

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-- Release and remove the connector -3-.

-- Remove the fasteners -1- and -2-.

Applies to Vehicles with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) 

Fig 3: Identifying Front Suspension Strut, Remove/Install Components

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-- Bleed the Dynamic Ride Control system. Refer to DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL (DRC), DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- If the vehicle has DRC and variable damping, disconnect the connector on the additional component with an integrated electric motor.

-- Remove the union nut -2- and free up the hose line.

• Protect any open connections against dirt.

Continuation for All Vehicles

Fig 4: Identifying Booth Joint Pins In Upper Control Arm

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Shock absorber fork, removing, refer to SHOCK ABSORBER FORK .

-- Remove the bolt -1-.

-- Remove booth joint pins in the upper control arm -2- from the wheel bearing housing.

The slits in the wheel bearing housing must not be widened using a chisel or similar tool!

Left Side 

Fig 5: Identifying Alarm Horn, Removal

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-- Unclip the plenum chamber cover -3- and remove it.

-- Remove the nut -1-.

Fig 6: Disengaging Wiring Harness

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-- Remove the filler neck -3- with the filler tube from the washer fluid reservoir and the body opening -arrow B-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the left E-box cover.

Fig 7: Identifying E-Box Bolts & Cover

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows-, then remove the coolant reservoir and move it to the side.

Fig 8: Identifying Coolant Hose And Coolant Reservoir

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Right Side

Fig 9: Identifying Alarm Horn, Removal

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-- Unclip the plenum chamber cover -1- and remove it.

Both Sides 

Fig 10: Identifying Bolt And Suspension Strut With Mounting Bracket, Removal

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the suspension strut with the mounting bracket.