Removing Front Spring Strut

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The spring strut must not be carried at the electric plug connection holder.

There is a danger of bending the holder and as a result, the electric plug connection may be damaged while driving.

Only for removing the right air-spring strut:
Remove air inlet housing cover -1- .

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Air inlet housing cover
1. 1.1 Unscrew nuts -2- .
2. 1.2 Remove air inlet housing cover -1- .
Only for vehicles with PASM:
Disconnect electric plug connection for PASM -1- .

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Electric plug connection for PASM
1. 2.1 Disengage electric plug connection for PASM -1- from the holder -2- .
2. 2.2 Release and disconnect electric plug connection for PASM -1- .
Remove front spring strut -1- .

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Front spring strut and mounting saddle
1. 3.1 Unscrew screws securing mounting saddle to body -2- .
2. 3.2 Remove front spring strut -1- together with mounting saddle -3- by pulling it downwards.
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Recommendation for workshops replacing shock absorbers/spring dampers:
- Dampers can be replaced separately up to a mileage of 30, 000 km or 3 years.
- If the mileage is > 30, 000 km or the components are more than 3 years old, we recommend replacing them in pairs.
If shock absorbers are replaced, see information.