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Cross-Member: Service and Repair


Remove/Replacing Tension Strut For Rear Axle Carrier
M3:
Remove V-strut.

Remove intermediate pipe with catalytic converter.





Remove panel from fuel tank.

Remove heat shield.





Remove tension strut from body and rear axle carrier.
1 = Nuts
2 = Screws

Installation:
Tightening torque for:
Nut (1), refer to 33 33 3AZ
Screw (2), refer to 33 32 17AZ