S6 Quattro Sedan V10-5.2L (BXA) (2007)
Front Cross-Member: Service and Repair
Tunnel Crossmember
Tunnel Crossmember
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A)
‹› Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)
‹› Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)
Removing
Affects vehicles with air suspension
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Place vehicle on a hoist. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] See: Service and Repair/Procedures/Positioning Vehicle on
Hoist and Wheels.
Affects all vehicles
On vehicle equipped with a double-pipe exhaust system, remove the noise insulation and the left or right exhaust pipe.
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Remove noise insulation..
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Remove exhaust system. Refer to => Engine Mechanical 26 Description and Operation.
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Support transmission with engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A) and a wooden block.
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Remove bolts - 1 - and - 3 -, and nuts - 2 -.
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Remove tunnel crossmember.
Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal. Observe the following when doing so:
Tightening specifications. Refer to => [ Tunnel Crossmemeber, Dome Brace Assembly Overview ] See: Tunnel Crossmemeber, Dome Brace
Assembly Overview
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On vehicles with air suspension, position vehicle on wheels. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] See: Service and
Repair/Procedures/Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels.