SUBFRAME, Securing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine/Gearbox JackVAG1383A
Locating PinsT10096
Subframe Locking Pin (2 pc.)T10452

CAUTION:

The Locating PinsT10096 and Subframe Locking Pin (2 pc.)T10452 have different diameters.

The color differentiates them:

Locating PinsT10096 are BLACK.
Subframe Locking Pin (2 pc.)T10452 are SILVER.

To locate subframe, Subframe Locking Pin (2 pc.)T10452 must be screwed in one after the other on both sides of the vehicle at positions -3- and -4-.

Fig 1: Identifying Subframe Bolts

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NOTE:

Subframe Locking Pin (2 pc.)T10452 may only be tightened to a maximum of 20 Nm, since otherwise the threads of the locating bolts will be damaged.

The Locating PinsT10096 must be installed in locations -1- and -2- one after the other.

NOTE:

Locating PinsT10096 may only be tightened to a maximum of 20 Nm, since otherwise the threads of the locating bolts will be damaged.

Installing Subframe Locking Pin (2 pc.)T10452

-- Remove the front bolt -3-.

Fig 2: Identifying Subframe Bolts

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-- Install the Subframe Locking Pin (2 pc.)T10452 -1- and tighten it to 20 Nm.

Fig 3: Identifying Subframe Locking Pin

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CAUTION:

Subframe Locking Pin (2 pc.)T10452 are SILVER.

-- Remove the front bolt -4-.

Fig 4: Identifying Subframe Bolts

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-- Install the Subframe Locking Pin (2 pc.)T10452 and tighten it to 20 Nm.

Installing Locating PinsT10096

Beetle Sedan Only

-- Remove the rear bolt -1-.

Fig 5: Identifying Subframe Bolts

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Beetle Convertible Only

Fig 6: Identifying Subframe Brace

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-- Remove the left underbody panel. Refer to UNDERBODY PANELS OVERVIEW .

-- Remove the left subframe brace -1-.

-- Remove the bolts -2- and -3- and the subframe brace -1-.

Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Install the Locating PinsT10096 -1- and tighten it to 20 Nm.

Fig 7: Identifying Locating Pin

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CAUTION:

Locating PinsT10096 are BLACK.

Beetle Sedan Only

Fig 8: Identifying Subframe Bolts

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-- Remove the rear bolt -2-.

Beetle Convertible Only

-- Remove the right underbody panel. Refer to UNDERBODY PANELS OVERVIEW

-- Remove the right subframe brace -1-.

-- Remove the bolts -2- and -3- and the subframe brace -1-.

Fig 9: Identifying Subframe Brace

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Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Install the Locating PinsT10096 and tighten it to 20 Nm.

Position of front axle is now secured.

Continue removing the subframe without the steering gear. Refer to Removing. .

Continue removing the subframe with the hydraulic steering gear. Refer to Removing. .

Continue removing the subframe with the electro-mechanical steering gear. Refer to Removing. .

Continue with removing stabilizer. Refer to Removing .

Power steering gear, removing and installing. Refer to STEERING GEAR, HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR .

Remove the Locating PinsT10096 and Subframe Locking Pin (2 pc.)T10452.

Remove the Locating PinsT10096 and Subframe Locking Pin (2 pc.)T10452 in reverse order of installing.

Beetle Convertible Only

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

-- Install the right and left underbody panels. Refer to UNDERBODY PANELS OVERVIEW .

Fig 10: Identifying Subframe Brace

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Tightening Specifications

Refer to SUBFRAME OVERVIEW .
Refer to SUBFRAME BRACE OVERVIEW .
Underbody panel bolts. Refer to UNDERBODY PANELS OVERVIEW .