51 71 348 Removing and Installing/Replacing Suspension Cross-Brace Mounting

51 71 348 - Removing and installing/replacing suspension cross-brace mounting





Special tools required:






Important!
Driving without the suspension cross-brace is not permitted. (Risk of damage to the body).

Screws of suspension cross-brace and cross-brace mounting must be tightened to torque and then tightened down with special tool 00 9 120.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove both suspension cross-braces 51 71 345 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left (or Right) Suspension Cross-Brace
Remove cowl panel cover 51 13 116 Removing and Installing Cowl Panel Cover





Note:
Air manifold is shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Release mucket in covered area.

Release screws (1 and 2).

Remove suspension cross-brace mounting with middle heater bulkhead (3).

Installation Note:
Replace screw (1).

Tighten down screw (1) to torque and then to angle of rotation using special tool 00 9 120.

Tightening torque 51 71 17AZ Specifications.





Replacement:

- Release studs (1) and feed suspension cross-brace mounting (2) out of middle heater bulkhead (3)
If necessary, release suspension cross-brace grommets (4)

Installation Note:
Replace studs (1).