31 11 004 Removing and installing/replacing reinforcement brace
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IMPORTANT:
Observe safety instructions for raising the vehicle
Driving without the reinforcement brace is not permitted!
Driving without the reinforcement brace is not permitted!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front assembly underside protection. See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT ASSEMBLY UNDERSIDE PROTECTION .
- Remove reinforcement cover on both sides. See 51 71... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT/RIGHT REINFORCEMENT COVER .
Partly detach underbody panelling on both sides in area of reinforcement brace. See 51 47... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT UNDERBODY PANELLING .
Release screws (1).
Remove reinforcement brace (2).
Installation:
Replace screws and insertion nuts.
Tightening torque, see 31 10 2AZ in 31 10 FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION .