Tunnel Crossmember, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Audi S7, 2014 Audi S7, and 2013 Audi S7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the rear noise insulation -2-, refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Mount the Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support T10337 on the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS 6931 and attach it under the transmission.

Fig 2: Attach To Bottom Of The Transmission

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-- Raise the transmission slightly.

NOTE: If the tunnel crossmember was removed in or to check or add transmission fluid, then it is necessary to bring the transmission back into its installed position after removing the tunnel crossmember. This is the only way the transmission fluid level can be adjusted correctly, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .

WARNING:

There is the risk of an accident.

The Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS 6931 may only be used during assembly and must not sit unsupervised under the vehicle.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts

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

Fig 4: Identifying Nuts

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