DS3 Front top mount orientation on the car?

[konrad0110]

Currently doing a O/S/F spring on a DS3 but cant seem to figure out what way the top mount is meant to be orientated. I've attached a photo of the one in question.
Where is the tab meant to go? Left/Right/Front/Back side of the hole?

Im meaning during the reassembly when lifting the strut back into the car.

Any help greatly appreciated.

[GreenV8S]

Have you looked at the one on the other side?

[konrad0110]

That was the plan if i cant find out anything tonight, as i was away home i thought id ask tonight and if i dont find anything ill check the other side, was hoping to find something online tbf as the other side involves removing the wipers and scuttle panel (O.S. can be done via the pollen filter hole).

All i could find online is the ones with locating pins in them though.

[Dave Brand]

Does this help?

[russell_ram]

Looks to me like it'd only fit one way as the holes are not equally spaced/not symmetric ?

[leo182]

Bump!!

I know it's a long time ago but I've the same issue, anyone know?

I've replaced the top mount and strut bearing but having put it back together I get a very occasional 'clunk'

Any ideas? It looks like this from above, it does have 3 'holes' in the mount with one coloured

[vw_99]

Some mount kits have a rubber stud/nipple that fits through the extra hole.

[leo182]

vw_99 said:

Some mount kits have a rubber stud/nipple that fits through the extra hole.

Hi Pal,

Thanks for the reply, really appreciate it as I'm struggling with this one!

I can only assume its been fitting incorrectly, the mount I bought didnt have a stud/nipple although 1 of the 3 holes on the rubber was coloured green (seen in pic) si in guessing that maybe needs to be spun around - I came across this diagram after fitting, does it look like it's been fitted the wrong way round to you??