IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body parts.
Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment
options are not sufficient.
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Observe GAP D
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove PANEL FOR REAR LID.
Disconnect all cable plug connections and pull wiring harness out of
rear lid.
Carry over the work step sho
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL on left
WARNING: Support tailgate in fully opened position with suitable
apparatus. Danger
of injury!
Press retainer (1) tog
Accident-related repairs:
Read and comply with NOTES ON REPLACING STEERING GEAR AFTER ACCIDENT
DAMAGE.
If the control arm or tie rod is bent, it is essential for safety reasons to
check the spring strut piston rod for straightness.
NOTES ON REPAIRING THREADS
IMPORTANT: Install Helicoil threa
Normal tires
Identify the damaged tire.
Check the tire inflation pressure in all four
tires, for instance using the tire pressure gage
of a flat tire kit.
For tires with special approval: when the tire
inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the
Tire Pressure Monitor may not have b