Installing both front-end struts

Installing the front-end strut 

• Install the front-end strut (3)  .
  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Use of an incorrect tool (impact screwdriver) to release and tighten the screws. 
  Damaged thread. 

  • Only use a standard tool (e.g. reversible ratchet) to release/tighten the screws.

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• Clean the thread at shock tower.
• Replace the screw (1)  .

  Parts:  Screw

• Tighten down screw (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front-end strut to cross connection
  Hexagon screw Replace screw.	Joining torque	28 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

• Replace the screw (2)  .

  Parts:  Screw

• Tighten down screw (2)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front-end strut/strut brace
  Screw Replace screw.	tightening torque	56 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

• Repair the damaged thread on the shock tower with a Helicoil insert.
  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Helicoil thread insert

  M10x30 mm

  07129909659

  Installing the front-end strut (US version) 

  NOTE: Description is for left component only.
  Procedure on the right side is identical.
• Install the front-end strut (2)  .

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  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Use of an incorrect tool (impact screwdriver) to release and tighten the screws. 
  Damaged thread. 

  • Only use a standard tool (e.g. reversible ratchet) to release/tighten the screws.
• Clean the thread at shock tower.
• Replace screws (1)  .

  Parts:  Screws

• Tighten down screws (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front-end strut/strut brace
  Screw Replace screw.	tightening torque	56 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

• Repair the damaged thread on the shock tower with a Helicoil insert.
  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Helicoil thread insert

  M10x30 mm

  07129909659

  NOTE: Only perform the operation on the right side.
• Attach the cover (1)  and snap it into the locks.

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Installing the front-end strut 

Installing left intake filter housing with left front-end strut 

Precondition 

Acoustic cover removed

• Replacement: 

  Remount front-end strut (1)  to intake filter housing (2)  .

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• Check the rubber mount (1)  on the lower section of intake filter housing (2)  for correct fit.

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• Check the rubber mount (1)  for correct fit.

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• Insert and install the intake filter housing (4)  at left.
• Make sure that the locks (3)  lock in place correctly.
• Connect the upper section (1)  of the clean air pipe with the lower section (2)  of the clean air pipe.

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  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Use of an incorrect tool (impact screwdriver) to release and tighten the screws. 
  Damaged thread. 

  • Only use a standard tool (e.g. reversible ratchet) to release/tighten the screws.

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• Clean the thread at shock tower.
• Replace the bolts (arrows).

  Parts:  Screws

• Tighten screws (arrows).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Tension strut/Front-end strut to shock tower
  External Torx socket M10X45 Replace screws.	Joining torque	56 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Tension strut/Front-end strut, front
  Hexagon screw M8X35 Replace screws.	Joining torque	28 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

• Tighten clamp (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Upper clean air pipe to lower clean air pipe
  Hose clamp	tightening torque	3 Nm

• Repair the damaged thread on the shock tower with a Helicoil insert.
  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Helicoil thread insert

  M10x30 mm

  07129909659

• install strut (2)  .
• Tighten the screws (1)  .

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