Subframe Crossbrace, Removing And Installing: Removing
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-- Place the vehicle on a hoist, refer to RAISING AND LOWERING WITH OPEN AND CLOSED AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM .
-- Remove the noise insulations -1 and 2-, refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the clips from the wiring harness -arrows-.
-- Remove the bolts -1 through 5- and the crossbrace.
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 tightened to the specification without any additional turning.