Tunnel Crossmember
Tunnel Crossmember
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Engine and transmission jack (VAG 1383 A)
• Wooden block
Removing
- Remove the rear noise insulation by loosening the fasteners - 1 and 2 - and, if equipped the - arrow -.
- Remove the front exhaust pipe rear bracket by removing bolts - 1 to 3 -.
- Loosen clamping sleeves - 1 - and - 2 -.
- Remove the left front exhaust pipe and catalytic converter.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage, coupling element of the front exhaust pipes must never be angled by more than 10 degrees.
- Tie up the right front exhaust pipe to the side and support it.
- Remove the front crossmember bolts - arrows - and crossmember.
- Position the engine and transmission jack (VAG 1383 A) plunger with a block of wood inserted in between the tunnel crossmember on the transfer case.
CAUTION!
• The plunger and the block of wood must not be placed on the transmission oil pan.
• This can damage the transmission oil pan and then it would have to be replaced.
- Raise the transmission slightly using the engine and transmission holder (V.A.G 1383 A).
- Remove the tunnel crossmember bolts - arrows -.
- Remove the nuts - 1 -.
- Remove the tunnel crossmember.
Installing
Install in the reverse sequence; note the following points:
- Install the tunnel crossmember - 2 -.
- Install the left front exhaust pipe and catalytic converter.
Tightening Specifications