Remove the right rear torsion strut where required

Removing the undershield (tank cover) at right 

Removing the undershield (tank cover) 

• Unscrew all bolts and nuts (arrows).
• Remove the underbody planking (1)  .

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  Removing the right rear tension strut 

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

  Removing the rear tension strut 

  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Driving without the strut brace/front-end strut or tension strut is not permitted.
• Unscrew the bolts (1)  and the nut (2)  .
• Remove tension strut (3)  .

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  If it is a dual-branch exhaust system: Removing the rear left tension strut 

  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Driving without torsion strut is prohibited.

  Removing the undershield (tank cover) 

  NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
• Unscrew all bolts and nuts (arrows).
• Remove the underbody planking (1)  .

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  Removing the rear tension strut 

  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Driving without the strut brace/front-end strut or tension strut is not permitted.
• Unscrew the bolts (1)  and the nut (2)  .
• Remove tension strut (3)  .

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