51 71... Removing and installing/replacing left or right diagonal strut

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
• Remove COOLANT EXPANSION TANK
• Remove INTAKE FILTER HOUSING

Release screws and nuts (1).

Tightening torque 51 71 27AZ .

Remove diagonal struts (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Diagonal Struts With Screws And Nuts

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