Installing the rear left and right tension strut

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Installing the rear tension strut

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Driving without the strut brace/front-end strut or tension strut is not permitted.

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

Install the tension strut (3) .

Tighten the screws (1) and the nut (2) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Torsion strut on body and holder
M12x25 Replace screws.
	Joining torque	100 Nm
	Angle of rotation	90°
Nut M10
	Tightening torque	38 Nm

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