Shock Absorber, 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 .

-- 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.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of an accident when lowering or lifting the vehicle when the engine and gearbox jack is underneath it.

- Never lift or lower the vehicle when the engine and gearbox jack is underneath it.

- Never leave the engine and gearbox jack under the vehicle any longer than necessary.

Vehicles with Electronic Damping

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the shock absorber -2-.

-- Remove the wire -3- from the shock absorber -arrow-.

Continuation for all vehicles

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-- Remove the bolts -1-.

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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-- Remove the nut -1- and bolt -2-.

-- Press together the shock absorber and remove.