Remove front rear axle differential suspension rubber mounts

WARNING: Hot surfaces .
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects .
Paint damage .

Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape.
Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH LEDS FROM THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE WATER CHANNEL LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
Refer to REMOVING REAR BUMPER TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH REAR SIDE TRIM STRIPS .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH EXHAUST COVERS .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVERS .
Refer to REMOVING REAR BUMPER PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING CENTER STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE HEAT SHIELD AT THE REAR .
Refer to RELEASING CENTRAL MOUNT OF THE PROP SHAFT .
Refer to LOWERING REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .

NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.

Pull out and remove the rubber mount with special tools 0 496 500 (33 0 021) , 0 496 501 (33 0 022) , 0 496 505 (33 0 026) and 0 496 506 (33 0 027) .

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