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51 71 480 Removing and installing/replacing cross reinforcement (on rear axle)

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release nuts of heat shield (3) and lower heat shield (3).

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 51 61 14AZ .

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 61 13AZ .

Remove cross reinforcement (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Nuts
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