Remove both front-end struts
WARNING:
Hot surfaces
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Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING SEAL FOR FRONT HOOD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Removing the front-end strut
Removing the front-end strut
NOTE:
Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Use of an incorrect tool (impact screwdriver) to release and tighten the screws .
Damaged thread .
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.
- Loosen screws (1) and (2).
- Remove the front-end strut (3).