Tunnel CROSSMEMBER, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Noise Insulation Components

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Proceed as follows:

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

-- Support the transmission using the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 and the attached Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support T10337.

Fig 2: Supporting Transmission With VAG 1383

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WARNING:

There is the risk of an accident.

The Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 may only be used during assembly and must not sit unsupervised under the vehicle.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts & Tunnel Crossmember

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

Fig 4: Identifying Nuts & Tunnel Crossmember

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