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Removing and installing the rear-axle cross member: Removal

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  1. Lift the vehicle. When lifting, ensure that the fastening screws (C) of the right and left diagonal braces (B) are still accessible.
    Fig 1: Locating Rear-Axle Cross Member Components
    G03103288Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove underbody cover at rear (No. 5).
    Fig 2: Removing Underbody Cover At Rear
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  3. Undo the fastening screw (C) and the collar nuts (D) and remove the diagonal brace (B) together with the holder (E).
    Fig 3: Removing Diagonal Brace, Fastening Screw, Collar Nuts & Holder
    G03103290Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. If the diagonal brace is to be replaced, detach the holder from the diagonal brace and fit it on the new brace.
    NOTE:
    • The right and left-hand diagonal braces are identical parts.
  5. Remove the sheetmetal brace (A). To do this, unscrew the nuts and screws and pull the sheetmetal brace downward.
  6. Detach the cable (C) on the rear-axle cross member.
    Fig 4: Detaching Cable On Rear-Axle Cross Member
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  7. Detach stabilizer mount on stabilizer. Counter with an open-ended wrench when doing this. Remove stabilizer support from the stabilizer and take out the stabilizer.
  8. Remove the exhaust system. See EXHAUST SYSTEM/EMISSION CONTROL .
  9. On vehicles with automatic headlight beam adjustment, remove the angle (C) sensor located on the left side of the vehicle. To do this, disconnect the plug for the angle sensor and remove the holder (B) with the angle sensor (C).
    Fig 5: Removing Headlight Beam Adjustment Angle Sensor
    G03103292Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  10. Detach the rear-axle cross member on the right and left sides (two screws per side/arrows) and remove.
Fig 6: Detaching Rear-Axle Cross Member On Right And Left Sides
G03103293Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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