Suspension Strut, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

-- Remove the additional reinforcement for the tower brace. Refer to TOWER BRACE ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VERSIONS WITHOUT HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM, AUDI Q7 .

Versions with Air Suspension: 

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• Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
• Make sure that during the assembly work, no pressure points are created on the air suspension boot.
• If the air line is removed from a component, check if the cutting ring is seated on the air line.

-- Remove the air line -2- on the residual pressure valve -3-. The air escapes from this.

-- Free up the air line on the bracket -1-.

TIP:

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The residual pressure valve cannot be removed separately.

-- Seal both connections.

-- Remove the cover -1-.

-- Release the locking ring -2- upward -arrows-.

-- Press off the connector -1- using the : T10236  -2-.

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Continuation for All Vehicles:

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the suspension strut.

• Do not damage the CV boots on the steering, input shaft, and boot on the suspension strut.