Remove spring strut

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT OR RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE LATERAL HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to PARTIALLY DETACHING THE FRONT SPRING STRUT .
• Refer to REMOVING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
• Refer to LOOSENING THE OUTPUT SHAFT FROM THE WHEEL BEARING .
• Refer to DETACHING THE UPPER WISHBONE FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to SECURING THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SPRING STRUT HOLDER .

• Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1) and (2).
• Remove cable from holder (3).

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• Secure spring strut against falling out.
• Loosen screws (1).

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• Remove spring strut (1).

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