Removing Strut (A-Strut)

Remove side foam pads from the wing on both sides. → Two foam pads at the sides

Fig 1: Removing Strut (A-Strut)
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Remove right plenum panel wall.
1. 2.1. Disconnect cable plugs on the two sensors -1 and 2- (prevents damage to the plugs during subsequent work). Ensure that you detach the cable plug -1- from the spring strut vertically (risk of breakage).
2. 2.2. Disconnect engine wire harness -3- from the plenum panel wall and expose it.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Right-Hand Side Plenum Panel Wall
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3. 2.3. Remove fastening screws on the right plenum panel wall. → Mounting for right-hand side plenum panel wall
  
  Fig 3: Removing Mounting For Right-Hand Side Plenum Panel Wall
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4. 2.4. Remove plenum panel wall.
Remove left plenum panel wall.
1. 3.1. Disconnect cable plugs -1 and 2- on the two sensors (prevents damage to the plugs during subsequent work). Always disconnect the cable plug from the spring strut -1- by pulling it straight up (risk of breakage).
  
  Fig 4: Removing Left-Hand Side Plenum Panel Wall At Periphery
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2. 3.2. Disconnect engine wire harness -3- from the plenum panel wall and expose it.
3. 3.3. Remove fastening screws on the left plenum panel wall. → Mounting for left plenum panel wall at the side
  
  Fig 5: Removing Fastening Screws On Left Plenum Panel Wall
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4. 3.4. Remove plenum panel wall.
Detach relay box from the strut. To do this, press the plastic hook -1- and set the relay box aside.

Fig 6: Identifying Relay Box On Strut
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Clamp heating and coolant hoses on both sides of the center plenum panel wall at the top using suitable hose clamps. → Clamped hoses (examples of hose clamps that can be used)
1. Hose clamps on coolant hoses
2. Scissor clamps on heater hoses
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Clamped Hoses (Examples Of Hose Clamps That Can Be Used)
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1. 5.1. Disconnect hoses by releasing the locking clips and pull them off -1- . Soak up residual coolant with a cloth.
2. 5.2. Move locking clips back into installation position again immediately after removing the hoses.
Pull engine wire harness -2- out of the center plenum panel wall.
Pull vacuum line -3- off the vacuum pump.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Hoses

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Remove center plenum panel wall at the top.
1. 8.1. Remove fastening screws. → Centre plenum panel at the top
  
  Fig 9: Removing Centre Plenum Panel At Top
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2. 8.2. Lift the center plenum panel wall at the top and pull the vacuum line through the bore in the grommet. → Guiding vacuum line through the plenum panel wall
  
  Fig 10: Guiding Vacuum Line Through Plenum Panel Wall
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Remove strut (A-strut).
1. 9.1. Detach lines (vacuum, tank ventilation, fuel) -4 and 5- and remove plastic clip. Release the plastic clip by inserting a screwdriver through the side hole in the strut and pull it off.
  
  Fig 11: Identifying Cable Holder And Lines
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2. 9.2. Remove fastening screws and nuts connecting the strut (A-strut) -1- to the plenum panel.
  
  Fig 12: Identifying Strut And Plenum Panel Mounting Screw
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3. 9.3. Remove fastening screws on the strut (A-strut) -1 and 2- .
  
  Fig 13: Identifying Strut Mountings
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4. 9.4. Disconnect engine wire harness under the strut and press holder out carefully -arrow- .
  
  Fig 14: Disconnecting Wiring Harness For Strut
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5. 9.5. Release two large cable plugs on the strut. To do this, press the two plugs out of the strut from behind.
6. 9.6. Get another mechanic to help you guide the strut out sideways under the brake fluid reservoir. → Removing strut
  
  Fig 15: Removing Strut
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