REP-TAT-P-5175-01 Removing undershield on right

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Remove RIGHT TENSION STRUT

Remove TRAILING LINK

Loosen screws (1) and (2).
Remove tension strut (3).

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

Loosen screws (1).

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

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