Removing Rear Cross Member

Information 

• Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle or a similar component. 
• Naturally, some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well. 

Fig 1: Rear Cross Member Component Location

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Installation position of rear cross member

1. Loosen upper part of cross member.

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   Loosening upper part of cross member

   1. 1.1 Drill out spotwelds on upper part of cross member.
   2. 1.2 Grind down welded seams on upper part of cross member.
   3. 1.3 Remove upper part of cross member.
2. Loosen lower part of cross member.

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   Loosening lower part of cross member

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   Loosening lower part of cross member

   1. 2.1 Drill out spotwelds on lower part of cross member.
   2. 2.2 Remove lower part of cross member.