Tunnel Brace, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the cover for the rear tunnel brace. Refer to TUNNEL BRACE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the nuts -2- and bolts -1-.

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-- Push the underbody trim panels -3 and 4- to the side.

-- Q5 with high-voltage system: remove the nuts -arrows-.

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-- Release the catch -1- and disengage the cable holder -2-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the tunnel brace -1-.

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