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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 .

See Tightening torque 33 32 12AZ in 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Fig 1: Identifying Tension Strut And Screws
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