Subframe Bracket

Subframe Bracket

Observe safety precautions.

• On this vehicle for example, replacement of the subframe retaining bracket is described for the front left retaining bracket. Work procedure must be transferred to the other 3 retaining brackets accordingly as necessary.

• Due to the different types of steel and material strength, use only welding equipment approved by Volkswagen to perform any service work.

• For a list of welding equipment and body tools approved by Volkswagen, refer to ServiceNet.

Removing






- Separate the original connection.






- Remove residual material.

Installing

• Use only welding equipment approved by Volkswagen.

Preparing New Parts

New part

• Front subframe retaining bracket (replacement part identification: retaining bracket mounting frame)

- Drill holes with a 8 mm diameter for a gas shielded arc plug weld seam.






Welding

- Fit new part to vehicle standing on alignment bracket set and secure.






- Weld in new part, gas-shielded arc plug weld seam and gas-shielded arc continuous weld seam.