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33 32 165 Removing and installing or replacing tension strut

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IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions  for raising the vehicle
Driving without  the tension strut is not permitted!

Release screws (1, 3).

Remove tension strut (2).

Installation: 

See Tightening torque 33 32 11AZ in 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS (to body).

See Tightening torque 33 32 12AZ in 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS (to compression strut).

Fig 1: Identifying Tension Strut And Screws
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