Additional tightening torques for Cabrio only

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Transmission support on body

- Bolt: 50 N.m (37 ft lb)
- Nuts: 50 N.m (37 ft lb)

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Support On Body Fasteners (Cabrio Only)

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Engine support on body

- Nuts: 50 N.m (37 ft lb)
- Bolt: 50 N.m (37 ft lb)
- Spacers: under support

NOTE:

Install spacers -C- before installing the support.
A spacer plate that includes the spacers in a single unit is available as a replacement part.

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Support On Body Fasteners (Cabrio Only)
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (CABRIO ONLY)

Component	Torque Specifications
Drive axle to drive flange	45 N.m	(33 ft lb)
Slave cylinder bracket to transmission housing cover	30 N.m	(22 ft lb)