New Beetle L4-2.0L (AZG) (2003)
Suspension Strut Removal and Installation
Suspension strut, removing and installing
Removing
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Raise vehicle.
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Remove wheel.
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Remove both guide pins -arrows- from brake caliper.
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Remove brake caliper housing and suspend it with wire so that the weight of the brake caliper does not stress or damage the brake hose.
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Remove connection link from control arm.
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Disconnect ABS wheel speed sensor wiring from suspension strut (where applicable).
Right-side suspension strut
To remove the right-side suspension strut, the following additional work is required
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Remove noise insulation panel -arrows-.
Vehicles with TDI engine
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Remove intake air duct between charge air cooler and turbocharger.
Continued for all vehicles
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Remove right-side noise insulation.
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Disconnect drive axle from transmission drive flange.
The continuation on the procedure is valid for both sides