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Subframe Heatshield






Subframe Heatshield

- Remove the crossbrace. Coupe and Sportback, refer to => [ Subframe Crossbrace, Coupe and Sportback ] Subframe Crossbrace, Coupe and Sportback.

- Remove the crossbrace. Cabriolet, refer to => [ Subframe Crossbrace, Cabriolet ] Subframe Crossbrace, Cabriolet.

- Remove the bolts - arrows -.






- Remove the subframe shield - 1 -.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Insert the square nuts into the cast recesses before installing the subframe shield.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Subframe, Crossbrace, Diagonal Brace, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod and Subframe Shield Overview, from 09.2007 ] Subframe, Crossbrace, Diagonal Brace, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod and Subframe Shield Overview, From 09.2007.