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Remove/install strut tower brace - AR62.30-P-2500QBS

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MODEL 209 with CODE (P98) Black Series 

Fig 1: Identifying Strut Tower Brace Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Open engine hood and raise to vertical position    
  Remove strut tower brace with brackets     
2 Remove cover (1) above brake fluid expansion reservoir    
DANGER Risk of injury caused by moving parts that can pinch, crush or  , in extreme cases, even sever  extremities. No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating range of the mechanism when moving components. AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
3 Unscrew nuts (3a) from bracket (3). NOTES Vehicle must be positioned on wheels, otherwise support front-axle halves to prevent suspension struts from damaging body!  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1006-01E 
4 Remove strut tower brace (2) with brackets (3). NOTES To prevent damage, remove strut tower brace (2) with aid of helper and lay down on padded base!
NOTESInstallation:  Do not damage electrical feed lines on left suspension strut tower!
 
5 Secure support bushing with nuts (3a) in suspension strut tower. IMPORTANT If the vehicle is to be raised when brackets (3) removed.  
6 Install in the reverse order    
  Remove strut tower brace without bracket     
7 Unscrew bolts (2a) and remove strut tower brace (2) from brackets (3). NOTES Put down strut tower brace (2) on padded base to prevent damage!
NOTESInstallation:  Press strut tower brace (2) downward when tightening bolts (2a), otherwise it can hit against the engine hood when closed.
 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA62.30-P-1018-02A 
8 Install in the reverse order    
FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number Designation Model 209 with code P98
BA32.25-P-1006-01E Nut for support bushing and bracket for strut tower brace to body Nm 55
FRONT END ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT REINFORCEMENT

Number Designation Model 209
BA62.30-P-1018-02A Nut, strut tower brace to bracket Nm 42