51 71 348 Removing and installing/replacing suspension cross-brace mounting
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IMPORTANT:
Driving without the suspension cross-brace is not permitted. (Risk of damage to the body).
Screws of suspension cross-brace and cross-brace mounting must be tightened to torque and then tightened down with special tool 00 9 120 .
Screws of suspension cross-brace and cross-brace mounting must be tightened to torque and then tightened down with special tool 00 9 120 .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove both SUSPENSION CROSSBRACES .
Remove COWL PANEL COVER .
NOTE:
Air manifold is shown removed for purposes of clarity.
Release mucket in covered area.
Release screws (1 and 2).
Remove suspension cross-brace mounting with middle heater bulkhead (3).
Release mucket in covered area.
Release screws (1 and 2).
Remove suspension cross-brace mounting with middle heater bulkhead (3).
Installation:
Replace screw (1).
Tighten down screw (1) to torque and then to angle of rotation using special tool 00 9 120 .
Tightening torque 51 71 17AZ .
Replacement:
- Release studs (1) and feed suspension cross-brace mounting (2) out of middle heater bulkhead (3)
If necessary, release suspension cross-brace grommets (4)
Installation:
Replace studs (1).