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Removing and installing diagonal brace: Removal

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  1. Raise vehicle. When raising the vehicle, make sure that the fastening screws (C) of the right and left diagonal brace (B) are still accessible.
    Fig 1: Locating Diagonal Brace Components
    G03103257Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove rear underbody panel No. 5
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Underbody Panel No. 5
    G03103258Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Undo fastening screw (C) and the collar fastening nuts (D), and remove the diagonal brace (B) together with the bracket (E).
    Fig 3: Removing Diagonal Brace & Components
    G03103259Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. If replacing the diagonal brace, detach the bracket on the diagonal brace and fit it on the new brace.
    NOTE:
    • The left and right diagonal braces are identical parts.
  5. Install diagonal brace with bracket. Use new collar fastening nuts. Before tightening, align the diagonal brace so that the fastening screw (arrow) for the side part and for the underbody panel can still be fitted subsequently. Tightening torque of nuts and the screw = 65 Nm (48 ftlb.).
    Fig 4: Installing Diagonal Brace
    G03103260Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Fit underbody panel.
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