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3111004 Removing and installing/replacing reinforcement brace

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IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for raising the vehicle
Driving without  the reinforcement brace is not permitted!

Necessary preliminary tasks 

Partly detach UNDERBODY PANELLING ON LEFT AND RIGHT in area of reinforcement brace

Release screws (1).

Remove reinforcement brace (2).

Installation: 

Replace screws and insertion nuts.

Tightening torque 31 10 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Reinforcement Brace With Screws
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