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Upper Transverse Link, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Before starting the procedures, determine the curb weight position. Refer to VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRINGS, CHECKING THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .

-- Remove the wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

Right Side of Vehicle:

-- Remove the underbody trim panels. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS .

AWD Vehicles: 

Fig 1: Identifying Bolt And Washer
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-- Disengage the line -1- from the bracket -2- and free it up.

-- Remove the nut -6- and the washer -5-.

-- Remove the bolt -3- and the washer -4-.

-- Mark the position of eccentric screw -3- to the subframe using, for example, a felt-tip marker.

GWWA42-10665Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Continuation for All Vehicles: 

-- Remove the nut -2- using Insert Tool - 18mm: T10179  and remove the eccentric screw -3-.

-- Remove the upper transverse link -1-.