Diagonal Braces, Removing And Installing: Removing
-- Remove the center underbody panel. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS .
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 :VAS6931 and Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support :T10337 .
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- and the diagonal brace.
-- Install the bolts -2 and 4- for other assembly work again all the way.