Engine, Removing, Non-Hybrid Vehicles

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Support Bridge 10-222A
Engine Support - Bracket w/Spindle and hook 10-222A/10 for vehicles with manual transmission
Pry Lever 80-200
Engine Sling 2024A
Engine Support Bridge Adapter 3147 for vehicles with manual transmission
Shop Crane VAS6100
Lift Arm Extension VAS6101
Engine Bung Set VAS6122
Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS6208
Transmission Lift Hook T40013 for vehicles with S tronic transmission
Belt Tensioner Locking Tool T40098
Engine/Gearbox Support Shackle (2 pc.) 10-222A/12 for vehicles with S tronic transmission
Hose Clip Pliers VAS6362
Tensioning Strap T10038
Locking Pin T10060A for vehicles with engine code CDZA
Counterhold - Vibration Damper T10355

Procedure

NOTE:

Remove the engine upward without the transmission.

During installation, cable ties must be installed at the same location.

-- Disconnect the Ground (GND) cable from the battery terminal, refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the engine cover -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover

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WARNING:

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.
Cover the coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and then open it slowly to release the pressure.

-- Open the coolant reservoir cap.

CAUTION:

Risk of damage due to reversed running direction on a used ribbed belt.

Before removing ribbed belt, marking running direction with chalk or felt-tip pen for reinstallation later.

-- To release ribbed belt tension, rotate tensioner in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 2: Release Ribbed Belt Tension, Rotate Tensioner In Direction Arrow

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-- Secure the tensioner with the Belt Tensioner Locking Tool T40098.

-- Remove the ribbed belt.

-- Remove the bolt -1- and remove the ribbed belt tensioner from the accessory assembly bracket.

-- Remove the left and right front wheels, refer to WHEEL, CHANGING AND MOUNTING .

-- Remove the left and right front wheel housing liners, refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the noise insulation, refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Place the Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS6208 under engine.

Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Drain Plug

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-- Open the clamps and open the drain -1- and let the coolant drain out and then remove the connection -2- from the radiator.

-- Free up the coolant hose on the longitudinal member.

Vehicles with Transmission Fluid Heater

Fig 4: Coolant Hoses For Transmission Fluid Heater

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-- Loosen the hose clamps -1 and 2- and drain the coolant to remove the coolant hoses.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the Transmission Coolant Valve -N488-.

Fig 5: Transmission Coolant Valve -N488- Component Location

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NOTE:

Ignore item -1- and -arrow-.

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Fig 6: Identifying Hose Clamp

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-- Loosen the hose clamp -arrow-, pull of the air guide hose and move it to the side.

-- Remove the nut -arrow- on the right longitudinal member and free up the GND wire.

Fig 7: Ground (GND) Wire to Longitudinal Member

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CAUTION:

The decoupling elements in the front muffler could be damaged.

Do not bend decoupling elements in front muffler more than 10°.

-- Loosen the threaded connections -arrows- and slide the clamping sleeves to the rear.

Fig 8: Identifying Clamping Sleeve Components

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-- Slightly lower the front muffler and tie it to the crossbrace -arrow-.

Fig 9: Identifying Front Muffler Tied To Cossbrace

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Vehicles with Hydraulic Power Steering

Fig 10: Disconnect Electrical Connector On Steering Gear

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-- Disconnect electrical connector -arrow- on steering gear.

Vehicles with S tronic Transmission

Fig 11: Disconnecting Connector On Transmission

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of destroying the transmission control module (Mechatronic) with static discharge.

Do not touch contacts in transmission connector with hands.

-- To discharge static electricity, touch the transmission housing (without wearing gloves).

-- Turn the twist lock counter-clockwise -arrow- and disconnect the connector from the transmission.

-- Free up electrical wiring harness.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- from the ATF pipes.

Fig 12: Identifying ATF Return & Supply Pipe

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NOTE:

Ignore items -1 and 2-.

NOTE:

Place a cloth under the separating point to collect the draining transmission fluid.

Fig 13: ATF Pipes Connection At Transmission

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-- Remove bolt -arrow-, remove the ATF pipes from the transmission and move them to the side.

NOTE:

Seal off any open lines and connections with clean plugs taken from the Engine Bung Set VAS6122 to prevent dirt from getting in.

Vehicles with Electro-Mechanical Power Steering

Fig 14: Identifying Connector

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Power Steering Control Module -J500-.

-- Free up the wiring harness.

NOTE:

Ignore item -2- and -arrow-.

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Fig 15: Identifying Transmission Lower Cover

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-- Remove the lower cover -1- from the transmission -arrow-.

-- Counterhold the crankshaft at the vibration damper using the Counterhold - Vibration Damper T10355 to loosen the flywheel bolts.

Fig 16: Identifying Vibration Damper "TDC" Position With Special Tool T10355

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-- Remove the 3 flywheel bolts -arrow- while turning the crankshaft 120° further in the direction of engine rotation.

Fig 17: Identifying Clutch Module First Bolt Installation Location

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Vehicles with A Manual Transmission

Fig 18: Engine To Transmission Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11- connecting the transmission to the engine.

NOTE:

Ignore -item A-.

Vehicles with S tronic Transmission

Fig 19: Transmission To Engine Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -1, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10- connecting the transmission to the engine.

NOTE:

Ignore -item A-.

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Fig 20: Identifying Bolts & Tunnel Crossmember

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-- Loosen bolts -arrows- one turn.

-- Secure the Tensioning Strap T10038 to the transmission mount and to the tunnel crossmember as shown.

Fig 21: Securing Tensioning Strap T10038

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NOTE:

Use two tensioning straps, if necessary.

-- Disconnect solenoid clutch electrical connector -1- on Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor.

WARNING:

Refrigerant can cause serious personal injury.

Do not open the A/C system refrigerant circuit.

-- Remove A/C compressor bolts -arrows-.

Fig 22: A/C Compressor Bolts And Solenoid Clutch Electrical Connector

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging refrigerant lines and hoses.

Do not stretch, kink or bend refrigerant lines and hoses.

-- Tie up the compressor with the refrigerant lines attached to the longitudinal member.

-- Remove the coolant fan connector -1- from the bracket and disconnect it by sliding the retainer back -arrow- and pressing the release down.

Fig 23: Disconnecting Coolant Fan Electrical Connector -1- From Bracket

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-- Free up the electrical wiring harness to the coolant fan control module.

-- Open the clamps -1 and 3- and remove the coolant hoses.

Fig 24: Identifying Clamps -1- & -3- & Remove Coolant Hoses

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NOTE:

Ignore item -2- and -arrows-.

-- Loosen the hose clamps -arrows- and remove the air guide hose.

Fig 25: Identifying Air Intake Hose Components

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-- Disconnect the connector from the Charge Air Pressure Sensor -G31- -1- and free it up.

-- Open the clamp -2- and remove the coolant hose.

Fig 26: Identifying Clamp

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NOTE:

Ignore item -1-.

-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

Fig 27: Identifying After-Run Coolant Pump Electrical Connector

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-- Remove the bolt -1- and move the After-Run Coolant Pump -V51- to the side.

NOTE:

Disregard the -arrows-.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 4- from the Oil Pressure Switch -F22- and Reduced Oil Pressure Switch -F378-.

Fig 28: Identifying Oil Pressure Switch

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Vehicles with Dynamic Steering

Fig 29: Dynamic Steering Harness Connector

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-- Disconnect the connector -arrow-.

Vehicles with Hydraulic Power Steering

Fig 30: Identifying Power Steering Pump

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 3-.

NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

-- Remove the power steering pump with the hydraulic lines connected to the longitudinal.

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Fig 31: Identifying Air Duct -Arrows-

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-- Remove the air duct -arrows-.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- on the Mass Airflow Sensor -G70-.

Fig 32: Disconnecting Connector From Mass Airflow Sensor

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-- Open the clamp -3- and remove the air guide hose from the Mass Airflow Sensor -G70-.

-- Remove the air filter housing -1- upward.

Fig 33: Disconnecting Fuel Supply Hose -1-

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CAUTION:

Risk of contamination to the fuel system.

Note the rules of cleanliness for working on the fuel injection system, refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Press the release ring and disconnect the fuel supply hose -1-.

-- Remove the hose -2- from the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and nuts -2- and -arrow- and remove the strut tower brace.

Fig 34: Identifying Strut Tower Brace, Bolts -1- And Nuts -2-

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-- Remove the seal -3-.

Fig 35: Identifying Clips -1- & Remove Plenum Chamber Cover -2-

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-- Open the clips -1- and remove the plenum chamber cover -2-.

-- Remove the left and right foam block -1 and 2-.

Fig 36: Removing Left And Right Foam Block

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-- Release the retainer -arrow A- and open the cover -arrow B-.

Fig 37: Opening Terminal Box Cover

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Wire Junction Version 1

Fig 38: Wire Junction Version 1

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-- Remove the nuts -1 and 2- for the electrical wires.

-- Remove the connector -3- from the bracket and disconnect it.

-- Remove the bolt -4- and then remove Terminal 30 Wire Junction 2 -TV22- from the plenum chamber bulkhead -arrow-.

Wire Junction Version 2

Fig 39: Wire Junction Version 2

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-- Remove the nuts -1 through 4- for the electrical wires.

-- Remove the connector -5- from the bracket and disconnect it.

-- Remove the bolt -6- and then remove Terminal 30 Wire Junction 2 -TV22- from the plenum chamber bulkhead -arrow-.

-- If installed: disconnect the connector -arrow- from the Brake Booster Pressure Sensor -G294-.

Fig 40: Brake Booster Pressure Sensor -G294- Component Location

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-- Release the retainers from the wheel housing side using a 5.5 mm wrench -1- and remove the wiring bushing -2- upward.

Fig 41: Release Retainers From Wheel Housing Side Using A 5.5 Mm Open End Wrench And Remove Wiring Bushing Upward

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-- Free up the wiring harness -3- to the generator and starter using the Pry Lever 80-200.

Wiring Duct Version 1

Fig 42: Freeing Up Wiring Duct By Releasing Retainer

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-- Free up the wiring harness by releasing the retainer -arrow B- and pulling the duct forward -arrow A-.

Wiring Duct Version 2

Fig 43: Freeing Up Wiring Harness And Open Wiring Duct

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-- Open the catch -arrow-, free up the wiring harness and open the wiring duct -1-.

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Fig 44: Disconnecting Vacuum Connection From Plenum Chamber Bulkhead By Remove Vacuum Hose

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-- Disconnect the vacuum connection -1- from the plenum chamber bulkhead by removing the vacuum hose -3- on the back side -arrow-.

-- Remove the bolt -2- and the nut -3-.

Fig 45: Removing Filler Neck -1- With Filler Tube From Washer Fluid Reservoir & Opening In Body -Arrow-

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-- Remove the filler neck -1- with the filler tube from the washer fluid reservoir and the opening in the body -arrow-.

-- Remove the nut -5- and free up the Ground (GND) wire.

Fig 46: Identifying E-Box Cover & Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -1, 2 and 4- and remove the E-box cover -3- in the engine compartment -arrow-.

-- Release the retainers -A arrows- and remove the Engine Control Module (ECM) -arrow B-.

Fig 47: Release Retainers And Remove Engine Control Module

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- if applicable.

Fig 48: Disconnect Electrical Connector If Applicable

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-- Disconnect the connectors -4- and the wire -3-.

-- Open the tabs -arrow- and Fuse Panel B -SB- -1-.

-- Disengage the engine wiring harness on the E-box and free it up.

-- Release the retainers -A arrows- and remove the wiring bushing -2- upward -arrow B-.

Fig 49: Disengaging Catches -Arrows A- And Remove Upper Part Of Line Pass-Through -2- Upward -Arrow B-

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-- Lay the wiring harness on the engine and secure the ECM against falling down.

NOTE:

Ignore item -1-.

-- Mark the coolant hoses -1 and 2-, open the clamps and then remove the them.

Fig 50: Identifying Coolant Hoses -1- And -2- & Remove Them

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-- Press the coolant hoses with hose guide in the plenum chamber.

NOTE:

Ignore -arrow-.

Vehicles with Transmission Fluid Heater

Fig 51: Coolant Hose Connections And Coolant Recirculation Pump Harness Connector

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-- Open the clamps -2 and 3- and remove the coolant hoses.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- for the Coolant Recirculation Pump -V50-.

-- Open the clamps -2- and remove the coolant hoses.

Fig 52: Coolant Hose Connections

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-- Open the tabs -arrow- and push through the plenum chamber support.

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-- Remove Bolt -1-, remove clip -3- and remove the plenum chamber bulkhead.

Connector Bracket, Version 1

Fig 53: Component And Connectors

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-- Disconnect the connectors and free up the wires.

2 - for Heated Oxygen Sensor -G39-

3 - for Oxygen Sensor after Three Way Catalytic Converter -G130-

NOTE:

Ignore item -1-.

Connector Bracket, Version 2

Fig 54: Identifying Heated Oxygen Sensor & Connector

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-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- from the Heated Oxygen Sensor -G39- and free up the wires.

Connector Bracket, Version 3

Fig 55: Oxygen Sensor Harness Connector

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-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- on the Oxygen Sensor after Three Way Catalytic Converter -G130- and free up the wires.

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Fig 56: Identifying Nuts

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and push the catalytic converter to the rear.

Vehicles with A Manual Transmission:

Fig 57: Installing Connector On Transmission Range Gear Recognition Switch

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- on the Back-Up Lamp Switch -F4- and free it up.

NOTE:

Ignore items -1 and 3-.

-- If installed: Disconnect the connector -arrow- from the Transmission Neutral Position Sensor -G701- and free up the electric wire.

Fig 58: Locating Transmission Neutral Position Sensor

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-- Position the Engine Support Bridge 10-222A on the left and right suspension strut towers as illustrated.

Fig 59: Identifying Engine Support Bridge Assembly

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-- Mount the Engine Support Bridge Adapter 3147 to the transmission and to the Engine Support - Bracket w/Spindle and Hook10-222A/10 using the Engine Support Bridge - Additional Hooks (2 pc.)10-222A/2.

NOTE:

The installation location is shown with the engine removed.

-- Remove the transmission/engine bolts -2... 5-.

Fig 60: Engine To Transmission Bolts

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NOTE:

Ignore item -A-.

Vehicles with S tronic Transmission:

Fig 61: Installing T40013 On Transmission

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-- Install Transmission Lift Hook T40013 on the transmission and close locking device.

-- Position the Engine Support Bridge 10-222A on the left and right suspension strut towers as illustrated.

-- Attach the transmission and spindle to the Engine/Gearbox Support Shackle (2 pc.)10-222A/12 and Transmission Lift Hook T40013.

NOTE:

The installation location is shown with the engine removed.

-- Remove the transmission/engine bolts -2... 5-.

Fig 62: Transmission To Engine Bolts

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NOTE:

Ignore item -A-.

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Fig 63: Identifying Bolt & Spacer Sleeve

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-- Remove the starter from the transmission and leave it in the installation position.

NOTE:

The bolt -2- attaches the starter to the transmission and has an additional spacer sleeve -arrow-.

-- Engage the Engine Sling 2024A on the engine and on the Shop Crane VAS6100 with Lift Arm Extension VAS6101 as shown in the illustration.

Fig 64: Attaching -2024 A- To Engine & To - VAS 6100- With - VAS 6101-

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NOTE:

To be aligned to the center of gravity of the engine assembly, the hole rails of the lifting hook must be inserted as shown in the illustration.

WARNING:

Loose engine support bridge components could cause an accident.

Secure the mounting hooks and pins on the engine support bridge using securing pins -arrows-.

-- Remove the left and right bolts -1- from the engine mount.

Fig 65: Disconnect Left Electrohydraulic Engine Mount Solenoid Valve

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-- Remove the nut -2- and free up the electrical wiring bracket.

NOTE:

Ignore -arrow-.

-- Lift the engine until the engine mount is free.

-- Preload the Tensioning Strap T10038.

-- Turn the Engine Support Bridge - Spindle10-222A/11.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging hose and wiring connections as well as engine compartment.

Make sure all the hoses and lines between the engine, transmission, subframe and body have been disconnected.
Carefully lift and guide the engine out of the engine compartment.

NOTE:

A second technician is needed while removing the engine to make sure the hood is opened all the way.

Fig 66: Identifying Strut -1- And Ball Pin -2-

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-- Lift the left and right locking springs -arrow- with a small screwdriver and remove the top of the gas-filled strut -1- from the ball pin -2-.

-- Remove the engine from the transmission and lift it out of the engine compartment.

-- Press the gas-filled struts back onto the ball studs.