Coupling Rod, 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 .

Vehicles with stone chip protection 

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-- Remove the expanding rivets -1-.

-- Remove the bolts -2- and the stone chip protection -3-.

Continuation for all vehicles 

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• When loosening or tightening the coupling rod threaded connection to the stabilizer bar, counterhold on the respective coupling rod stud to prevent it from rotating.
• The counterhold tool must not be tilted.

-- Remove the nuts -1 and 3- and the bolt -4-.

-- Remove the coupling rod -2- from the stabilizer bar and control arm.