Remove the strut brace at the left and right

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

Removing suspension strut brace

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

Loosen screws (1).
Take off the strut brace (2) in an upward direction.

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