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Old 12-06-2013, 10:30 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by Turkish View Post
Is it necessary to jack the car up to remove the strut tower bracing? I would assume that that at rest there is some tension placed on the brace, making jacking up a safer situation (for both car and person working on it). I am just curious though. Also, if there is not a DIY for intalling on an auto, i'll do a write up once I get my car back.
You will be just fine removing the strut tower bracing without jacking up the car. Nothing to worry about! Just be careful not to torque them down too tight when re-installing. The factory torque spec is only 12ft-lb!

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