51 61 018 Removing And Installing/Replacing Diagonal Strut, Front End, Right
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WARNING:
Scalding hazard!
Only perform work after engine has cooled down.
IMPORTANT:
Observe safety instructions for raising the vehicle. See 00...... LIFTING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM .
Driving without the diagonal strut is not permitted!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front underbody protection
- If necessary, remove radiator seal . See 17 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RADIATOR (N51, S65) or 17 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RADIATOR (N43, N45, N46, N52, N52K, N53) .
IMPORTANT:
Diagonal strut on right side must be installed in direction of travel ahead of diagonal strut on left side.
Release screws (1) and nuts (2).
Feed out diagonal strut (3) towards top.
Installation:
Replace screws.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque, see 51 71 11AZ in 51 71 SEALS AND LOOSE BODY PARTS .