SUBFRAME With Attachments: Removing

Fig 1: Dimension From Center Of Wheel To Lower Edge Of Wheel Housing

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-- Determine dimension -a- from the center of the wheel to the lower edge of the wheel housing before starting work while the vehicle is resting on its wheels.

-- Place the vehicle on a hoist.

-- Remove wheels.

-- Remove coil springs. Refer To COIL SPRING .

-- Remove The Rear Muffler. Refer To OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [FOR ENGINE(S) CAED, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA] , OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [FOR ENGINE(S) CALA] , OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [FOR TRANSMISSION(S) 0B6] [FOR ENGINE(S) CAUA] , OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [FOR ENGINE(S) CFSA] and OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [FOR ENGINE(S) CAED, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA] .

-- Remove the left and right bolt -2- and the bracket with wires -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Left, Right Bolt And Bracket With Wires

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-- Release the connector -1- from the left ABS wheel speed sensor -G46- and right ABS wheel speed sensor -G44- and remove it.

Fig 3: Releasing Connector From Left ABS Wheel Speed Sensor

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-- Disconnect the right and left electromechanical parking brake connectors -3-.

-- Disconnect the connector -5- from the Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- and, if equipped, from the Right Rear Level Control System Sensor -G77-.

-- Remove the left wiring harness -4-, and if equipped, the right one as well.

-- If the vehicle has electronically controlled damping, disconnect the connector on the shock absorber and free up the wiring harness.

-- Release the retaining tabs -A- and remove the stone deflector -2-.

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Tabs And Stone Deflector

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and washer.

Fig 5: Bolt And Washer

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-- Remove the bolt -1-.

Fig 6: Identifying Threaded Connection

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-- Remove The Brake Caliper. Refer To REAR BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Guide the brake caliper past the wheel suspension and secure it on the body so the weight of the caliper does not stress or damage the brake hose or line.

-- Attach the upper transverse link to the wheel bearing housing by hand -1-.

-- On the Convertible, remove the diagonal braces. Refer To DIAGONAL BRACE, CABRIOLET .

-- On the Sportback, remove the diagonal braces. Refer To DIAGONAL BRACE, SPORTBACK .

-- Remove The Cover -1- And -2-. Refer To DIAGONAL BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (A5 CABRIOLET) , DIAGONAL BRACE, SPORTBACK and DIAGONAL BRACE, CABRIOLET .

Fig 7: Identifying Stone Deflectors

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-- Install the stone deflectors -1- and -2-, if applicable.

Fig 8: Identifying Stone Deflectors

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-- Place the :V.A.G 1383 A  with the :V.A.G 1359/2  under the subframe and secure it using the :T10038  .

Fig 9: Support Back Of Subframe Using A Suitable Wood Block

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-- Support the back of the subframe -1- using a suitable wood block -2-.

-- Support the front of the subframe -4- using a suitable wood block -3-.

-- Guide the :T10038  between the subframe and plastic reservoir.

-- Route the :T10038  under the :V.A.G 1359/2  and tighten it.

-- Remove the left and right bolts -1- and -2-.

Fig 10: Identifying Left And Right Bolts

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-- Remove the left and right supports -3-.

-- Remove bolts -arrows-.

Fig 11: Identifying Bolts

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• Before lowering the subframe, make sure all the electrical wiring connections have been disconnected and removed.

-- Carefully lower subframe with components. Be careful of the brake caliper and its lines.