51 61 018 Removing And Installing/Replacing Diagonal Strut, Front End, Right
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WARNING:
Scalding hazard!
Only perform work after engine has cooled down.
Only perform work after engine has cooled down.
IMPORTANT:
Observe safety instructions
for raising the vehicle. Driving without the diagonal strut is not permitted! See 00...... LIFTING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front underbody protection . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- If necessary, remove radiator seal . See 51 71... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RADIATOR SEAL .
IMPORTANT:
Diagonal strut on right side must be installed in direction of travel ahead of diagonal strut on left side.
Release screws (1) and nuts (2).
Feed out diagonal strut (3) towards top.
Installation:
Replace screws.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque. Refer to 51 71 11AZ in 51 71 SEALS AND LOOSE BODY PARTS .