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Subframe Heat Shields






Subframe Heat Shields

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1410)

Ratchet (V.A.G 1410/3)

Removing






- Place the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to => [ Raising and Lowering ] Description and Operation.

- Remove noise insulation.

- Remove the nuts - 1 - and bolts - 2 - and remove the heat shield upper section - 3 -.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - and nuts - 1 -.






- Remove the heat shield lower section - 2 - to the rear between the body and the subframe.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Subframe, Crossbrace, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod and Subframe Heat Shield Overview ] Subframe, Crossbrace, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod and Subframe Heat Shield Overview