Rear SUBFRAME - V6 N/A 3.0L Petrol (G1029606): Removal

1. Drain the fuel tank.

   For additional information, refer to: Fuel Tank Draining - GTDi 2.0L Petrol/V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (General Procedures).

2. Remove the exhaust system.

   For additional information, refer to: Exhaust System (Removal and Installation)/

   Exhaust System (Removal and Installation)/Exhaust System (Removal and Installation).

3. Remove the axle assembly.

   For additional information, refer to: REAR HALFSHAFT - GTDI 2.0L PETROL/TD4 2.2L DIESEL/TDV6 3.0L DIESEL/V6 S/C 3.0L PETROL/V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL (G1208529) (Removal and Installation).

4. Remove both the upper arms.

   For additional information, refer to: Upper Arm (Removal and Installation).

5. Disconnect the electric parking brake electrical connector.

6. Detach the wiring harness.

7. Detach the fuel filler hose.

8. NOTE: Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.

   Detach the shock absorber.

9. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

   Remove the rear subframe reinforcement plate retaining bolts.

10. Install the special tool to support the rear subframe.

11. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

    Remove the rear subframe rear retaining bolt.

12. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

    Remove the rear subframe front retaining bolt.

Remove the rear subframe.