SUBFRAME Shield, Removing And Installing

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-.

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-- 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 .

-- 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 .
• Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .