Remove stiffening strut
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT BUMPER COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING TOP AUTOMATIC AIR FLAP CONTROL .
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Detach the trim panel (1) on the lever (2) from the guide in a backwards direction and fold it upwards.
- Loosen screws (3).
- Feed out reinforcement strut (4) towards the front.