Front Tunnel Brace, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- If necessary, remove the rear noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Vehicles with TDI engines: Free up the wiring harness -1- -arrows-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Tunnel Brace Nuts

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-- Remove the front tunnel brace -1-.