Front or rear diagonal braces, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque wrench V.A.G 1332

Front and rear diagonal braces are only installed in the convertible.

Removing

Remove front underbody trim before removing front diagonal braces. →
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Fig 1: Identifying Left/Right Underbody Trim

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Remove rear underbody trim before removing rear diagonal braces - 1 -. →
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Fig 2: Removing/Installing Diagonal Brace & Bolts

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If the same diagonal braces - 1 - , - 5 - or - 6 - are to be reinstalled, identify location of braces to body, e.g. with a felt-tip pen.

3 - Subframe

Put vehicle on its wheels.
Loosen bolts - 2 - and - 4 -.
Raise vehicle.
Remove bolts - 2 - or - 4 -.

Remove diagonal brace - 1 - , - 5 - or - 6 -.

Installing

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Diagonal Brace & Bolts

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Align diagonal brace - 1 - , - 5 - or - 6 - according to threaded holes or markings on body.
Insert new bolts - 2 - or - 4 - but do not tighten yet.
Place vehicle on wheels and bounce several times.
Tighten bolts - 2 - or - 4 -.

Torque specification: 65 Nm

Install front or rear underbody trim. →
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