SUBFRAME, Securing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Subframe Alignment Assembly Tool Kit- Locating Pins: T10486/1

CAUTION:

If the subframe is removed, the settings on the axle can be changed.

The driving behavior of the vehicle can be influenced by this.

- Secure the exact position of the subframe with the help of four threaded pins.

-- Refer to SUBFRAME, LIFTING WITH SCISSOR LIFT TABLE .

-- Remove the bolts -4-.

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-- Remove the bolt -5-.

-- Remove the support plate -3-.

-- Install the Subframe Alignment Assembly Tool Kit- Locating Pins: T10486/1 -A- in the outer hole on the left side of the vehicle from the subframe -1-.

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-- Tighten the Subframe Alignment Assembly Tool Kit- Locating Pins: T10486/1 -A- to 20 Nm.

-- Remove the bolts -2-.

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-- Remove the screws -6-.

-- Remove the support plate -1-.

-- Install the Subframe Alignment Assembly Tool Kit- Locating Pins: T10486/1 -A- in the outer hole on the right side of the vehicle from the subframe -1-.

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-- Tighten the Subframe Alignment Assembly Tool Kit- Locating Pins: T10486/1 -A- to 20 Nm.

-- Remove the bolt -2- on the left side of the vehicle.

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-- Insert the Subframe Alignment Assembly Tool Kit- Locating Pins: T10486/1 -A- and tighten to 20 Nm.

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-- Remove the bolt -3- on the right side of the vehicle.

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-- Insert the Subframe Alignment Assembly Tool Kit- Locating Pins: T10486/1 -A- and tighten to 20 Nm.

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Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Always only remove one Subframe Alignment Assembly Tool Kit- Locating Pins: T10486/1 and replace it with a new bolt.

If the steering wheel is still crooked when performing the road test, then an axle alignment is necessary.

Continuation

Tightening Specifications

Refer to Overview - Subframe .
Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDER BODY TRIM PANELS, 55, 62 KWH , OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS, 82 KWH or OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS, 82 KWH GTX .