51 71 375 - Removing and installing/replacing front left or right structural tension strut

51 71 375 - Removing and installing/replacing front left or right structural tension strut





Special tools required:
- 00 9 120 00 9 120 Torque Angle Measuring Dial





Important!
Observe safety instructions 00 .. ... Lifting Vehicle With A Lifting Platform for raising the vehicle.

Driving with the front structural tension struts removed may result in damage to the body!





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear underbody protection Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Underbody Protection
- Partially detach underbody panelling Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Underbody Panelling





Release screws (1 and 2).

Remove structural tension strut (3).

Installation Note:
Replace screws (1).

Tighten down screws (1) and then retighten to angle of rotation using special tool 00 9 120 00 9 120 Torque Angle Measuring Dial.

Tightening torque 51 61 2AZ [1][2]Specifications.