37 11 030 Removing and installing complete front left or right spring strut (VDM)

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Unlock connector (1) in direction of arrow and pull off towards bottom!

Fig 1: Identifying Connector

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Disconnect plug connection (1) from acceleration sensor on the spring strut.

Fig 2: Identifying Connector

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NOTE: Further repair work is identical with REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT SPRING STRUT !