Remove the strut brace at the left and right

Remove left strut brace 

• Release screws (1) and (2).
• Feed out the strut brace (3) upwards and remove it.

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  Removing right suspension strut brace 

  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Driving without the strut brace/front-end strut or tension strut is not permitted.
• Release screws (1) and (2).
• Guide out the strut brace (3) upwards and remove.

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