Stabilizer Bar, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

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

-- Install the Support Device: VAS 6931/1  -item A- to the brake rotor -1- using two wheel bolts -2-.

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-- Position the Engine and Gearbox Jack: VAS 6931  -item B- on the support device.

-- Remove the left and right bolts -arrows- to do so lift the wheel bearing housing slightly using the Engine and Gearbox Jack: VAS 6931  .

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-- Remove the stabilizer bar -1- from the subframe -2-.

-- Remove the left and right nut -1-.

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• When loosening or tightening the nut to secure the coupling rod 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 coupling rod -2- from the stabilizer bar -3-.

-- Guide out the stabilizer bar to the right side.