Installing the rear spring strut shock absorber

• Position the spring strut (1) in the wheel arch.

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• Position the spring strut on the spring strut dome.
• Replace nuts (1).

  Parts:  Nuts

• Tighten nuts (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Rear spring strut to body
  M8 Replace nut.	Tightening torque	28 Nm

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Tighten the screw connection in the normal position.
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• Position the spring strut (1) on the wheel carrier.
• Replace the screw (2).

  Parts:  Screw

• Tighten the screw (2) in NORMAL POSITION .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Rear spring strut to wheel carrier
  M16 Replace screw. Tighten in normal position.	Tightening torque	250 Nm

Follow-up Work 

• Position SOUNDPROOFING MAT .
• Install rear upper SEAT BELT .
• Install the storage shelf TRIM PANEL .
• Remove the rear wheel arch COVER .
• Install the camber control arm COVER .
• Install rear left or right WHEEL .
• Connect all battery EARTH LEADS .
• Activate the 48 v ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .