SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, Removing And Installing: Removing

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During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Free up the wires on the crossbrace.

-- Loosen the rear of the left and right front wheel housing liners. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Loosen the left and right center underbody trim panels in the front area and lower them slightly. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS .

-- Remove the left and right front wheel spoiler. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- To protect the threads, remove the nut -arrow- on the left and right from the guide link joint pin just until it is flush with the joint pin threads.

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To prevent damage to the ball joint puller, both pry arms on the pull must be parallel to each other when the most force is applied.

CAUTION:

Abruptly loosening the ball joint when removing increases the risk of injury.

It is possible that parts of the body may become bruised.

- Secure the tool with the engine and gearbox jack placed underneath.

-- Remove the guide link joint pin from the conical seat using the : VAS251809 with : VAS251809/1 . Do not damage the CV boot while doing this.

-- Remove the nut by counterholding at the ball joint with a TX40 socket if necessary.

-- Free up the guide link on the wheel bearing housing.

-- Remove the nut -2- and bolt -3- and free up the right coolant pipe on the subframe.

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -arrow- for the subframe shield.

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-- Insert the Support Brace: T40335 on the left and right side into the subframe. If required, adjust the support brace at the knurled handle -1-.

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-- Secure the support brace with securing pins -arrows-.

-- Versions with 3.0L TDI engine: remove the nuts -arrows- and free up the Transmission Fluid Cooling Valve - N509-.

Fig 1: Transmission Fluid Cooling Valve -N509- Component Location

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-- If required, free up the wiring harness and the SCR delivery line.

-- Remove the end panel bolts -arrows-.

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-- Bring the prepared : T10552 with the : VAS6931 to rest on the crossbrace.

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The : T10552/1 engage in the holes on the back of the crossbrace.

-- Secure the crossbrace with the rear axle support tensioning strap -arrow-.

Fig 2: Subframe Crossbrace

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CAUTION:

Improper handling increases the risk of damaging the threads in the vehicle body.

- Never use an impact wrench to loosen or tighten.

- Position the bolts by hand only and screw in the first threads.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-, lower the subframe crossbrace -1- using the Engine and Gearbox Jack: VAS6931 and remove it.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the components by handling them incorrectly.

If the assembly mount, steering gear or subframe crossbrace is incorrectly installed, then resting the vehicle on its wheels can damage components.

- Never place the vehicle with loosened suspension components on its wheels.

- Never support the vehicle with loosened suspension components on the subframe or crossbrace.

If the vehicle must be moved, install the crossbrace for the subframe and tighten the old bolts to the tightening specification without an additional turn.