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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• REMOVE REINFORCEMENT PLATE
• RELEASE REAR SILENCER and lower slightly

Release nuts of heat shield (2) and lower heat shield (2).

Unscrew nuts (3).

Tightening torque 51 61 14AZ .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 61 13AZ .

Remove cross reinforcement (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts Of Heat Shield And Cross Reinforcement

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