SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, Removing And Installing, A4 And A5 Coupe : Removing

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-- Remove The Noise Insulation. Refer To NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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: Identifying Wire On Crossbrace

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-- Remove The Wire On The Crossbrace -1 And 5-.

-- Remove The Bolts -2 And 4- And The Shield -3- (If Equipped).

-- Remove The Bolts -arrows- And The Crossbrace.

Continuation For All Vehicles

Fig 3: Identifying Right And Left Subframe Shield

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-- 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.

NOTE:

There Are No Square Nuts On The Front If The Vehicle Has Electromechanical Power Steering.

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.