51 71 348 Removing and installing/replacing suspension cross-brace mounting

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Special tools required:

00 9 120

See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

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 .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove both suspension cross-braces .

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).

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 , see 51 71 SEALS AND LOOSE BODY PARTS .

Fig 1: Identifying Middle Heater Bulkhead

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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).

Fig 2: Identifying Suspension Cross-Brace Grommets

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