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
Removing
- Turn the light switch to position "0".
- Press the tab -3- in using a
flat-head screwdriver and pry out the glove compartment lamp
-2-.
- Disconnect the connector -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the
following:
- Insert the glove
Removing
- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to
→ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.63; Front Bumper; Bumper Cover,
Removing and Installing.
- Remove the bolt -1-, and remove
the Pedestrian Protection Center Crash Sensor -G693--2-
from the bumper.
WARNING
Before handl