Stabilizer Bar, Removing And Installing: Removing

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CAUTION:

The following work steps are described for the left side of the vehicle. These work steps also apply At the same time for right side of vehicle.

Vehicles with Rear Axle Trim Panel

-- Remove the rear axle trim panel. Refer to REAR AXLE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Continuation for all vehicles

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for the stabilizer bar -1-

-- Remove the nut -1- from the coupling rod -2-.

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-- Remove the coupling rod -2- from the stabilizer bar -3-.

-- Remove the stabilizer bar -3- from the subframe.

AWD vehicles

-- Guide out the stabilizer bar over the exhaust system.