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31 11 039 Removing and installing/replacing front stiffening plate (all-wheel drive vehicles only)

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IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for raising the vehicle
Driving without  stiffening plate is not permissible!

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 31 10 2AZ .

Remove thrust panel (reinforcement plate) (2).

Installation note: 

Replace screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Thrust Panel Screws
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