Removing Rear Cross Member

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Fig 1: Rear Cross Member Component Location

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Remove rear cross member.
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The screws on the rear cross member are micro-self-locking and must be replaced!
1. 1.1. Unscrew and remove screws -1- .
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Rear Cross Member With Screws
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2. 1.2. Remove rear cross member -2- .