A4 Quattro Cabriolet L4-2.0L Turbo (BWT) (2009)
Front Subframe: Service and Repair
Subframe
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Engine Support Bridge (10 - 222 A)
‹› Support (10 - 222 A /1)
‹› Testing Mandrel (3393)
‹› Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)
‹› Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)
‹› Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A )
Removing
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Support engine entirely with engine support bridge.
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Remove wheel trim cap, remove cover cap on light-alloy wheels (removal hook in vehicle tool kit).
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Remove wheels.
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Secure brake disc with a wheel bolt.
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Remove noise insulation.
Convertible only
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Remove front diagonal brace. Refer to => [ Front or Rear Diagonal Braces ] See: Body and Frame/Frame/Structural Brace/Service and
Repair/Rear Suspension.
Continuation for all vehicles
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Before removing subframe, check whether holes - 1 - and - 2 - are aligned using Testing Mandrel (3393).
If this is not the case, an axle alignment must be performed after the carrier is installed.
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Remove nuts - arrows - at transmission mounts if necessary.