Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove ACTIVE STABILIZER from front axle carrier and hang up.
Remove front pressure line from active stabilizer
Remove ARS EXPANSION HOSE PART 3 .

Unfasten screw fitting (1).

Tightening torque 37 13 5AZ. .

Fig 1: Identifying ARS Expansion Screw Fitting

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Release screw (1) on line holder.

Feed out line upwards to remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Line Holder Mounting Screw

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IMPORTANT: When assembling, make sure that in succession only the sealing plugs of the line to be fitted are removed.

When fitting lines, do not tilt connectors (sealing rings!) and connect fully before screwing.

Do not replace sealing rings on hydraulic lines.

Replace affected line if sealing ring is damaged.