Tunnel CROSSMEMBER, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Locating Rear Noise Insulation Bolts

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-- Remove the rear noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Mount the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 thrust plate together with the lower Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support T10337 on the tunnel crossmember.

Fig 2: Lift Transmission Slightly Using VAG 1383 A

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-- Lift the transmission slightly using the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931.

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.

NOTE:

The Gearbox Support 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 Nuts & Tunnel Crossmember

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