Stabilizer Bar, Removing And Installing: Removing
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-- Remove the rear muffler and set aside. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER .
-- Remove the underbody trim panels. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS .
-- Remove the left and right bolts -arrows- to do so lift the wheel bearing housing slightly using the Engine and Gearbox Jack: VAS6931 .
-- Remove the stabilizer bar -1- from the subframe -2-.
-- Remove the left and right nut -1-.
- 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.