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Fastening devicesT10096 : assembly

Fastening devices -T10096 -: assembly

–	Raise the vehicle.

–	Remove the lower sound insulation → Bodywork, exterior installation work; Rep. gr. 50 .

–	Prepare the motordriven lift -V.A.G 1383 A- with the base -T20145- and attachment tool - T20161- correctly under the subframe, in order to secure the attachment position on the bodywork, for subsequent fitting.

To attach the strut to the consoles, screw in the fastening devices -T10096- one by one, in the positions-1-, -8-, -9- and -18-.

Note

The fastening devices -T10096- should only be tightened to a maximum of 20 Nm, otherwise the thread of the fastening bolt may be damaged.

–	Remove the screws with which the bearing bracket is attached on both sides and replace by fastening devices -T10096-. Tighten these at a tightening torque of 20 Nm.

Fixing position of mounting bracket

–	Successively replace the console bolts with fastening devices -T10096- and tighten to a torque of 20 Nm.

Fixing position of bracket

l	This way, the position of the strut is secured on the bodywork for subsequent fitting.

Continue with removal of anti-roll bar → Anchor.

For continuation of work to remove the steering gear (2nd generation) → Anchor.

For continuation of work to remove the steering gear for the model Leon 2009 Cupra R → Anchor

For continuation of work to remove the steering gear (3rd generation) → Anchor.

Specified torques

Component

Tightening torque

Subframe to body

t	Use new bolts.

70 Nm + 90°

Bracket to body

t	Use new bolts.

70 Nm + 90°

Mounting bracket to body

t	Use new bolts.

70 Nm + 90°

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