GTI L4-2.0L Turbo (BPY) (2007)
Cross-Member: Removal and Replacement
Tension Struts, Removing
Tension struts, removing
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Identify location of tension struts - 1 - to body and to subframe.
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Put vehicle on its wheels.
Note: Tension strut bolts to subframe should only be loosened when vehicle is resting on wheels.
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Loosen bolts - 2 - on subframe.
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Raise vehicle.
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Remove bolts - 2 - and - 3 -.
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Remove tension struts - 1 - separately one after another from vehicle.
Tension Struts, Installing
Tension struts, installing
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Place tension struts on markings on body and subframe.
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Install new bolts - 2 - and - 3 - only far enough so that tension struts and subframe still do not touch.
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Tighten bolts - 3 - to specified torque.
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Put vehicle on its wheels.
Note: Tension strut bolts to subframe should only be tightened when vehicle is resting on wheels.
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Tighten bolts - 2 - to specified torque.