SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the noise insulation, refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Applies to vehicles with hydraulic power steering

Fig 1: Identifying Subframe Crossbrace

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-- Remove the power steering line bolt; refer to -1-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the crossbrace.

Applies to vehicles with electromechanical power steering

Fig 2: Disconnecting Cable From Crossbraces -1 & 2

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-- Remove the wire on the crossbrace -1- and -2-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the crossbrace.

Continuation for all vehicles

-- Remove the right and left subframe shield if applicable, refer to SUBFRAME HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the square nut -arrows- from the cast recesses.

Fig 3: Identifying Right And Left Subframe Shield

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CAUTION:

The suspension components could be damaged.

If the subframe, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly, do not rest the vehicle on its wheels.

The vehicle must not be supported on the subframe or the subframe crossbrace (for example using a floor jack).

If the vehicle must be moved, the crossbrace must be installed with the old bolts and square nuts and tightened to the specification without any additional turning.