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
Driver Side Instrument Panel Vent, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Move the steering wheel as far up and backward as possible
to be able to use the full steering column adjustment range.
- Remove the driver sid
Removing
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the trim molding. Refer to
→ Chapter "Trim Molding, Removing and Installing".
- Place the trim panel on a soft surface.
- Remove the insulation mat