51 71 341 Remove & install/replace strut brace

Preliminary work: needed: 

• Remove WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER  (front section)

Removal: 

Release expanding rivet (1).

Remove screw (2).

Remove cover (3) on left and right.

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Unscrew the screws (1).

Remove suspension cross-brace (2).

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Installation: 

Install strut brace (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 61 4AZ .

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Attach cover (3) on left and right.

Tighten screw (2).

Tightening torque 51 71 10AZ .

Mount expanding rivets (1).

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER  (front section)