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Version B

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Loosen the nuts (1) and remove the strut brace (2).

Tightening torque 51 71 19AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Strut Brace And Nuts
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IMPORTANT: The nuts shown must be used to ensure the screw connection of the strut brace ring is correct.
Fig 2: Identifying Strut Brace Nuts
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Unclip protective cap (1) and disconnect plug connection underneath.

Slacken nuts (2) and remove the strut brace ring (3).

Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ .

Installation note: 

Make sure the protective cap (1) is correctly seated.

Replace nuts (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Protective Cap, Strut Brace Ring Nuts
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