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 Angle of rotation	100 Nm 90°
Nut M10	Tightening torque	38 Nm

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