Install the left front-end strut

• Slide the front-end strut (1)  onto the intake filter housing (2)  .

  Check the foam seal on the intake filter housing, it must not be damaged or missing.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE LEFT FRONT-END STRUT .