Tunnel CROSSMEMBER, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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-- Remove the rear noise insulations. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- from the front exhaust pipe.

-- Release the retainers in direction of -arrows A- and slide the sleeve -1- on the emergency release cable in direction of -arrow B-.

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-- Disconnect the rear emergency release cable from the front emergency release cable in direction of -arrow C-.

-- Mount the Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support:T10337 on the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS6931 and attach it under the transmission.

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NOTE:

To prevent damage to the driveshaft heat shield, place a suitable piece of wood -arrow- underneath as shown.

-- Raise the transmission slightly.

WARNING:

There is the risk of an accident.

The Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS6931 must not be lowered during assembly and must not sit unsupervised under the vehicle.

Vehicles with a TDI Engine

Fig 2: Bracket for NOx Sensor Control Module 2 -J881- and Particulate Sensor -G784- - Tightening Specification

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-- Release and disconnect the connectors -1 and 2-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Free up the wires.

-- Secure the bracket using the NOx Sensor Control Module 2 -J881- and Particulate Sensor -G784- to the exhaust pipe.

Continuation for All Vehicles

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

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

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-- Remove the bolt -1- and free up the rear emergency release cable -2-.

-- Remove the tunnel crossmember.