If installed: Remove the right and left torsion struts and (tank covers)

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Driving without torsion strut is prohibited.

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

• Unfasten nut (1).
• Release all marked screws (arrows).
• Guide out and remove the tank cover (2).

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• Unfasten nut (1).
• Loosen screws (2).
• Thread the right torsion strut (3) out and remove.

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• Unfasten nut (1).
• Loosen screws (2).
• Thread the left torsion strut (3) out and remove.

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