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Remove/install strut tower brace - AR64.20-P-0010QBS

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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 Remove side panelings (6) in trunk   AR68.30-P-4600PB
2 Remove bolts (5) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA64.20-P-1002-01E 
3 Remove bolt (3) on both sides and remove strut tower brace (1). TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA64.20-P-1001-01E 
4 Unscrew nut (4) and take off bracket (2). NOTES Vehicle should be positioned on wheels, otherwise secure suspension struts against tilting away to prevent suspension struts from damaging body!  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1005-03A 
5 Install in the reverse order    
REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number Designation Model 209 with code P98
BA32.25-P-1005-03A Bearing bracket to frame floor assembly Nm 80
TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Number Designation Model 209
BA64.20-P-1001-01E Strut tower brace on left and right bracket Nm 25
BA64.20-P-1002-01E Strut tower brace on center bracket Nm 20