Suspension Strut, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Securing Left And Right wheel bearing housings Using A T10038 And Wooden Block

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-- Remove the wheel.

-- Secure the wheel bearing housing using a Tensioning Strap T10038, as illustrated.

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 Harness Connector

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

-- In vehicles with switch-able Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) and variable damping, remove the connector -2- on the additional component with integrated electric motor from the bracket, disconnect it, and free it up.

-- Remove the union bolt -1- 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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-- Remove the shock absorber fork. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER FORK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the threaded connection -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!

-- Remove the plenum chamber cover on the affected side or the entire plenum chamber cover. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 5: Identifying Alarm Horn, Removal

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Left Side

Fig 6: Identifying Filler Neck With Filler Tube From Washer Fluid Reservoir And Opening In Body

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-- Remove the nut -1- and tilt the washer fluid reservoir filler neck back slightly -arrow A-.

-- Remove the filler neck -2- 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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-- All models except RS: remove the nuts -arrows-, lift the coolant reservoir upward and lay it aside.

Fig 8: Identifying Coolant Hose And Coolant Reservoir

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Both Sides

Fig 9: 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.