Tunnel CROSSMEMBER, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the rear noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING / OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Fig 1: Locating Rear Noise Insulation Bolts

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-- Mount the :VAS6931 thrust plate together with the lower :T10337 on the tunnel crossmember.

Fig 2: Lift Transmission Slightly Using VAG 1383 A

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-- Lift the transmission slightly using the :VAS6931 .

WARNING:

There is the risk of an accident.

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

NOTE:

The :T40173 is not illustrated.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts From Tunnel Crossmember

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

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

Fig 4: Identifying Mount Nuts & Tunnel Crossmember

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