Brace And Outer Fender Brace, Removing And Installing, A5: Removing

-- Remove the bumper cover mount. Refer to BUMPER COVER MOUNT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Left:

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-- Free up the breather hose -1- for the headlamps.

-- Free up the wiring harnesses -4, 5 and 6-.

-- Remove the bolts -3 and 8- and the double bolts -2-.

-- Remove the fender brace -7-.

Right:

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-- If equipped, loosen the parking heater from the body. Refer to the appropriate service information .

-- Free up the connector -2-.

-- Remove the nut -1- and free up the wiring harness -3-.

-- Free up the breather hose -3- for the headlamps.

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-- Free up the wiring harness at -items 1 and 2-.

-- Remove the bolts -4 and 7- and double bolts -5-.

-- Remove the fender brace -6-.

Continuation:

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-- Remove the bolts -4 and 5- and nut -2-.

-- Remove the brace -1- and the outer fender brace -3-.