Rear Suspension

Front or Rear Diagonal Braces

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)

Front and rear diagonal braces are only installed in the convertible.

Removing

- Remove front underbody trim before removing front diagonal braces..

- Remove rear underbody trim before removing rear diagonal braces - 1 -.





- If the same diagonal braces - 1 -, - 5 - or - 6 - are to be reinstalled, identify location of braces to body, e.g. with a felt-tip pen.





3 Subframe

- Put vehicle on its wheels.

- Loosen bolts - 2 - and - 4 -.

- Raise vehicle.

- Remove bolts - 2 - or - 4 -.

- Remove diagonal brace - 1 -, - 5 - or - 6 -.

Installing

- Align diagonal brace - 1 -, - 5 - or - 6 - according to threaded holes or markings on body.





- Insert new bolts - 2 - or - 4 - but do not tighten yet.

- Place vehicle on wheels and bounce several times.

- Tighten bolts - 2 - or - 4 -.

Tightening Specifications 65 Nm

- Install front or rear underbody trim.