SUBFRAME, Without Steering Gear: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Always make sure the intermediate plate -1- is installed between the subframe -2- and the body.

Insert the long side of the intermediate plate -1- so that it is perpendicular to direction of travel. The tabs -arrows- lock into the subframe -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Intermediate Plate Installed Position

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Beetle Convertible Only

-- Install the subframe brace -1-. Refer to SUBFRAME BRACE .

-- Install the right and left underbody panels. Refer to Description and Operation .

Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Install the noise insulation. For the tightening specifications. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Install front wheels and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 2: Identifying Subframe Brace

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