Tunnel CROSSMEMBER: Removing

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Proceed As Follows:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Noise Insulation Components

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-- Support the transmission using the V.A.G 1383 A with the T10337 attached.

Fig 2: Supporting Transmission With V.A.G 1383

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WARNING:

There is the risk of an accident.

The V.A.G 1383 A 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 -arrow- and the tunnel crossmember.

Fig 4: Identifying Nuts And Tunnel Crossmember

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