Remove/install rear spring (except CODE P98 Black Series) - AR32.20-P-0230CW

MODEL 204, 207 (except with CODE P98 Black Series) 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Spring And Spring Control Arm

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Fig 2: Identifying Cover Lock And Cover

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	Remove/install
	Risk of injury  caused by pinching or crushing  when working on springs or spring bodies that are under tension	Use only approved tensioning devices; shield off hazard area if necessary. Inspect special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves.	AS00.00-Z-0001-01A
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
		While working on the rear axle care must be taken to ensure that the surface of aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the of the parts will be reduced.
1	Remove rear wheel
	Remove/install wheels		AP40.10-P-4050CW
2	Detach cover of spring control arm (2)	Press together locks of cover (6e) with sleeve (inside diameter 9 mm) or 9 mm box wrench (arrow).
3	Tension rear spring (1)		AR32.20-P-0200-06CW
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4	Remove rear spring (1) from spring control arm (2)	Clean spring control arm (2) in area of spring seat.
5	Install in the reverse order
6	Check headlamp adjustment and correct if necessary
	Check and correct the adjustment of the headlamps	Model 204	AP82.10-P-8260CW

Fig 3: Identifying Tensioning Device (202 589 02 31 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Tensioning Plates (211 589 03 63 00)

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