SUBFRAME Shield, Removing And Installing
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 1410: VAG1410
Left Subframe Shield, Removing
-- Remove the rear noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the threaded connections -arrows-.
-- If equipped, free up the bracket -2-.
-- Remove the shield -1-.
Right Subframe Shield, Removing
-- Equipment versions with gasoline engine: Remove the front muffler. Refer to FRONT MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [CWGD] or FRONT MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [CYMC] .
-- Equipment versions with TDI engine: remove the right drive axle from the transmission. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the subframe shield.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME
- Refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVE AXLE
- Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [CWGD] or OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [CYMC] .
- Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .