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To remove

  1. Remove the upper bumper shell attachments.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 1
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  2. Hang two 83 95 212 STRAPS  in place over the radiator member and the radiator unit so that they are accessible from below.
  3. Raise the car.
  4. Remove the front wheels.
  5. Remove the lower front cover.

    CV: REMOVE CHASSIS REINFORCEMENT, FRONT SUBFRAME, CV  .

    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 5 And 7
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  6. Bind the radiator unit tightly with the straps.
  7. Remove the radiator brackets from the subframe.
  8. Cut the exhaust pipe at right angles 87 mm in front of the front silencer using 83 95 667 PIPE CUTTER/EXHAUST SYSTEM  . Remove the front part of the exhaust pipe. Clean the cut section of burrs and dirt.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 8 And 9
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  9. Remove the engine torque rod from the subframe.
  10. Remove the bolt and nut which attach the suspension arm to the steering swivel member on both sides.

    Left-hand suspension arm and cars with xenon lights:  Remove the level sensor.

    Fig 4: Illustration For Step 10
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  11. Remove the steering gear from the subframe. Mind the nuts and washers. Allow the steering gear to remain suspended.
    Fig 5: Illustration For Step 11
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  12. Open the clips that secure the power steering pipe to the subframe.
    Fig 6: Illustration For Step 12
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  13. Remove the front part of the wing liner and fold away slightly.
    Fig 7: Illustration For Step 13, 15 And 18
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  14. Position the 83 95 311 TROLLEY LIFT  underneath with 83 94 801 PARENT FIXTURE  and 83 96 137 REMOVAL/FITTING TOOL, SUBFRAME  .
  15. Remove the subframe bolts on both sides. Remove the stays from the body.
  16. Lower the subframe slightly.
  17. Pull out the suspension arms ball-and-socket joints from the steering swivel members.
  18. Remove the anti-roll bar from the subframe.
  19. Lower the subframe.
  20. Replacement of subframe:  Remove the suspension arms.
    Fig 8: Illustration For Step 20
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