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
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Backrest Panel Tool -3370-
Removing
- Fold the seat forward.
- Fix the -3370- on the trim -1-
for the rear seat backrest locking mechanism
-2- as shown.
- Remove the trim in the direction of
-arrow-.
- Carefully lift up the fas
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component
overview prior to starting procedure.
Removing
- Remove the D-pillar trim panel. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Vehicle Interior Trim Panels;
D-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and In