A4 Quattro Wagon L4-20L Turbo Rear Cross-Member Service and Repair
Rear Cross-Member: Service and Repair
Diagonal Brace
Diagonal brace (front), removing and installing
Removing and installing diagonal brace (front)
Diagonal braces (front/rear), removing and installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
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Torque wrench V.A.G 1332
The front and rear diagonal brace are only installed on convertible.
Removing
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Before removing front diagonal brace, remove outer front floor pan panel.
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Before removing rear diagonal braces, remove rear floor pan panel - 1 -.
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If same diagonal braces - 1 -, - 5 - or - 6 - are to be re-installed, mark the position of the diagonal braces in relation to the body with a felt pen or
similar.
3 - Subframe
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Lower vehicle onto its wheels.
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Loosen bolts - 2 - and - 4 -.
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Raise vehicle.
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Remove bolts - 2 - and - 4 -.
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Remove diagonal braces - 1 -, - 5 - and - 6 -.
Installing