Rear Underbody Trim Panel, Removing And Installing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm:V.A.G 1783

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 in direction of -arrow a- out of the underbody trim panel.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Tightening Specifications

Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS