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51 71 482 Removing and installing/replacing left or right tension strut

Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: Vehicles must not be driven without tension struts.

Driving without tension struts may damage the vehicle body.

Tension strut bolts must be tightened to torque and then tightened down with special tool 00 9 120 .

Tension strut, left and right:

Release bolts (1, 2) and nuts (3) and remove tension strut (4).

Installation note: 

Replace bolts (1 and 2).

Tightening torque 51 71 31AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Tension Strut With Bolts And Nuts
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