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Removing and installing diagonal struts (front) > < Cross piece

A4 Mk2

Removing and installing cross piece
Removing and installing cross piece
  Note
The cross piece is not installed on all models. It is located against the front bulkhead inside the plenum chamber.
Refer to → Parts catalogue for allocation of cross piece.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
   
Removing
–  Pull off rubber seal for plenum chamber in direction of arrow.
–  Detach plenum chamber cover -1- towards the front.
  A27-0088
Left-hand drive vehicles
–  Remove bolts with washers -2- and -4-.
Refer to → Parts catalogue for allocation of bolts/washers.
–  Lift cross piece -1- out of plenum chamber -5-.
3 - Mounting bracket (left-side), welded to body
6 - Mounting bracket (right-side), welded to body
Arrow points in direction of travel.
Right-hand drive vehicles
–  Move clear wiring harness near cross piece mountings.
  A40-0468
–  Remove bolts with washers -2-, -4- and -7-.
–  Lift cross piece -1- with dowel pin out of plenum chamber -5-.
3 - Mounting bracket (left-side), welded to body
6 - Mounting bracket (right-side), welded to body
Arrow points in direction of travel.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence.
Tightening torques for bolts/washers (LHD and RHD vehicles): 25 Nm
  A40-0469

Removing and installing diagonal struts (front) > < Cross piece