Stabilizer Bar Mount, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Vehicles with an Air Spring Shock Absorber

-- Activate the vehicle lift mode and place the vehicle on the lifting platform. Refer to LIFTING THE FRONT AXLE TO THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION .

Continuation for Both Vehicles

-- Unscrew the bolts -arrows- for the stabilizer bar clamp -1- on the subframe.

Fig 1: Stabilizer Bar Clamp Bolts

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-- Remove the stabilizer bar clamp.

The Two Mount Halves are Engaged in One Another Via Retaining Tabs.

Fig 2: Carefully Unclip Both Retaining Tabs -Arrows- From The Stabilizer Bar Mount -1-.

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-- Carefully unclip both retaining tabs -arrows- from the stabilizer bar mount -1-.