Preliminary Work

→ 4X00IN LIFTING THE VEHICLE .

→ 440519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WHEEL .

→ 440519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WHEEL WITH CENTRAL BOLT .

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Rear Spring Strut Nuts

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1. 3.1. Coupe: 

   Remove trim panel over spring-strut mount.

   → 708519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR ROOF TRIM PANEL .

   → 705319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR COVER

2. 3.2. Cabriolet: 
   1. 3.2.1. Move convertible top to service position.

      Remove trim panel for convertible top compartment and rear.

      → 6101IN CONVERTIBLE TOP SERVICE POSITION

      → 705319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR COVER (separate description for Cabriolet).

      → 700819 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRIM PANEL FOR CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT .

   2. 3.2.2. Remove strut -1-  (unscrew four screws -arrows-  ).
      Fig 2: Locating Strut Screw (Cabriolet)

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3. 3.3. Targa: 
   1. 3.3.1. Move rear window into service position.
   2. 3.3.2. Remove trim panel for convertible top compartment. → 700819 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRIM PANEL FOR CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT (TARGA)
   3. 3.3.3. Screw off fastening nut -1-  and remove upper strut -2-  .
      Fig 3: Identifying Upper Strut Nut (Targa)

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   4. 3.3.4. Unscrew fastening screws -arrows-  and remove strut -1-  .
      Fig 4: Locating Strut Nut (Targa)

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