Detach the spring strut in front

Preliminary work 

• Remove the rear left or right engine compartment COVER .
• Remove the left or right front WHEEL .
• Detach the swivel bearing UPPER WISHBONE
• Secure the SWIVEL BEARING .
• Detach the spring strut ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK .

• Loosen the rivet (1).
• Remove the cover (2).

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• Loosen screws (1).

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