Tunnel CROSSMEMBER, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the rear noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Equipped on some models: remove the tunnel underbody trim panel. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS .

Vehicles with end panel on crossbrace:

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and nut -2-.

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-- Remove the end panel -1- for the crossbrace.

Continuation for all vehicles

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- from the front exhaust pipe.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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-- Attach the Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support :T10337  to the Engine and Gearbox Jack :VAS 6931  and position it underneath the transmission as shown.

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-- Lift the transmission slightly.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the nuts -1- and remove the tunnel crossmember.

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