Detach the spring strut in front

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
• Refer to REMOVING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT OR RIGHT .
• Refer to DETACHING THE UPPER WISHBONE FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to SECURING THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to DETACHING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM THE SPRING STRUT .

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

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• Loosen screws (1).

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