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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing rear tunnel cross-piece

Using torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-, this page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 rear tunnel cross-piece — loosen and press down the rear underbody panel slightly, then remove the retaining nuts.

Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
   

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

Removing and installing rear tunnel cross-piece

Removing
–  Loosen rear underbody panel and press downwards slightly → Chapter.
–  Remove nuts -2-.
–  Remove rear tunnel cross-piece -2-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal observing the following:
Specified torques
  Nuts → Item

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing rear tunnel cross-piece — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    What is the Golf Mk7 rear tunnel cross-piece?
    A second structural brace further back on the tunnel. Loosen the rear underbody panel and press it down to access the cross-piece bolts.
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