Rear Underbody Trim Panel, Removing And Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm: VAG1783

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench
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NOTE:

Depending on the engine version, slight deviations must be considered when removing and installing.

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-- Remove the nuts -4- and bolts -2-.

-- Remove the expanding nut -3-.

-- Pull the rear underbody trim panel -1 or 5- toward the rear -arrow a- out of the underbody trim panel.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening Specifications