Removing Strut (Dome Strut)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Unclip front trim panel -1- on both sides of the strut -2- .

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Mounting for front trim panel on strut
Remove holder -1- for PASM line on both sides of the vehicle from the strut.

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Holder for PASM line
1. 2.1 Loosen clip connection -2- .
2. 2.2 Pull holder off the strut -arrow A- .
Remove battery clamp -1- .

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Mounting for battery clamp
1. 3.1 Screw off nut -2- .
2. 3.2 Unscrew screw -3- .
Remove compressor with holder -1- .

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Mounting for compressor holder
1. 4.1 Screw off nut -3- .
2. 4.2 Remove cover and remove compressor from holder.
3. 4.3 Screw off nut -4- .
4. 4.4 Remove compressor holder.
Remove strut -1- from the body.

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Strut mounting
1. 5.1 Unscrew and remove screws -2- .
2. 5.2 Remove strut.