Tunnel CROSSMEMBER, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Noise Insulation Components

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-- Remove the rear noise insulation by loosening the fasteners -2 and 3-

-- Mount the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 thrust plate together with the lower Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support T10337 on the tunnel crossmember.

Fig 2: Supporting Transmission With VAG 1383

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-- Lift the transmission slightly using the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931.

-- Remove the bolts from the tunnel crossmember -arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying Tunnel Crossmember And Bolts

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and the tunnel crossmember.

Fig 4: Identifying Tunnel Crossmember And Nuts

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