General Information
Suspension
Note
The specified values apply to all engine versions.
Front/rear track width only applies to 255/65R18 tires on 8Jx18
rims.
Track widths change when usin
Shock Absorber Leaks
Vehicles with Coil Springs
Shock Absorbers are frequently rejected and exchanged
because of leaks. Examinations on the test stand and on the
vehicle have shown that the replacem
Front Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers, Venting and Draining
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Hand drill
3 mm diameter drill bit.
6 mm diameter drill bit
Oil collecting container
Protect
Tower Brace Additional Reinforcement, Removing and Installing, Q7
without High-Voltage System
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Pry Lever -80-200-
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Removing
- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to
→ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.50;&
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview prior to starting procedure.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Door".
Removing
- Tape off the B-pillar in the door arrester area using
adhesive tape, so that the paint will not be damaged