Diagonal Braces, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the underbody trim panel. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS .

CAUTION:

There is a risk of an accident when lowering or lifting the vehicle when the engine and gearbox jack is underneath it.

- Never lift or lower the vehicle when the engine and gearbox jack is underneath it.

- Never leave the engine and gearbox jack under the vehicle any longer than necessary.

-- Support the subframe using the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931 and Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support:T10337 .

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the thread by using an impact wrench.

- When installing, position the bolts by hand and screw in the first threads.

- Do not loosen or tighten the bolts with an impact wrench.

-- Remove the bolts -1 to 5-.

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-- Remove the diagonal brace.

-- Re-install the bolts -2 and 4- all the way.