Auxiliary frame without steering wheel box - remove and install — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 6A1, 6A5

📋 Procedure

1. Loosen the wheel bolts.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Disassemble the wheels.
4. Remove the lower noise insulation Exterior body repairs66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - Noise insulation.
5. Loosen the nuts (arrows).

6. Unscrew the hex nut (1) from the left and right side coupling rod.
7. Remove the coupling rod (3) on the anti-roll bar (2) on both sides.
8. Remove the fastening ring (1) from the auxiliary frame exhaust pipe.
9. loosen the steering wheel box in the auxiliary frame (arrows) and attach it with a wire, for example.
10. Install the auxiliary frame .
11. Lower the auxiliary frame using the gearbox and engine liftV.A.G 1383 A.
12. Screw the auxiliary frame .
13. Install the wheels and tighten .

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