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51 71... Removing and installing/replacing (front) left or right suspension cross-brace

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Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: Driving without the suspension cross-brace is not permitted. (risk of damage to the body).
Tighten screw on suspension cross-brace to torque. Then tighten to angle of rotation, special tool 00 9 120 .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 61 1AZ AND 2AZ .

Remove suspension cross-brace (2).

Installation: 

Make sure suspension cross-brace (2) is in correct installation position. Screw with washer is fitted at connection, front top.

Fig 1: Identifying Suspension Cross-Brace Screw
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