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Structural Brace: Service and Repair




31 10 010 - Removing and installing/replacing reinforcement plate





Important!
Observe safety instructions 00 .. ... Lifting Vehicle With A Lifting Platform for raising the vehicle
Driving without reinforcement plate and structural tension struts is not permitted!





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove underbody protective plate Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Underbody Protection
- Remove front left structural tension strut 51 71 375 - Removing and installing/replacing front left or right structural tension strut
- Release front right structural tension strut 51 71 375 - Removing and installing/replacing front left or right structural tension strut





Release screws (1) and remove reinforcement plate.

Installation Note:
Replace screws and insertion nuts.
Tightening torque 31 10 9AZ Front Axle Suspension.