Suspension Strut, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the shock absorber fork. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER FORK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Equipment versions with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC):

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-- Bleed the DRC system (Dynamic Ride Control). Refer to DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL (DRC), DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove the union bolt -2- and free up the hose line by removing the spring -1-.

• Protect any open connections against dirt.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

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-- Remove the bolt for the tower brace -arrow-.

Equipment Versions with Electronic Damping: 

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-- Remove the cover -1-.

-- Disconnect the connector by releasing the locking ring -2- upward in direction of -arrows-, and remove the connector.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-, and remove the suspension strut. Do not damage the CV boots on the steering, the driveshaft as well as the boot.