Transport protection: Remove front and rear strut transportation protection devices: Notes

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Fig 1: Identification Tag Attached At Mirror

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For some models the front and rear suspension struts have transportation protection devices installed. These models can be identified by a tag attached at the mirror - arrow -.

Release coil spring (for example, put vehicle on lift)

NOTE:

It is not necessary to remove the wheels.
Be careful not to damage surface of coil springs.

Remove transportation protection devices → Front strut