Loosen the lower guard at the front, but do not remove it.
Disconnect the air duct between the carrier part and the air filter.
Unscrew bolts 5 (Fig. 12.1) on the left and right.
Fig. 12.1. Fastening elements of the front body panel
1 - front cross panel,
2 - bolts, 10 Nm,
3 - bolts, 50 Nm,
4 - bolts, 50 Nm,
5 - bolts, 50 Nm,
3369 - special tool for preparation for service
Note. If you do not have this tool, you can use two M8x90 bolts. Place washers with an outer diameter of 24 mm and a thickness of 2 mm under the bolt heads. In addition, you will also need two sleeves 800 mm long and 17 mm in diameter.
Screw the special tool AUDI-3369 or prepared bolts into the holes of both bolts, see instructions for Figure 12.1.
Unscrew the fastening bolts 2 (Fig. 12.1) on the left and right.
Unscrew fastening bolts 3 and 4 (Fig. 12.1).
Pull the front cross panel forward until the lower hole in the cross panel 1 (Fig. 12.3) covers the front threaded hole in the wing shelf. In this position, secure the supporting part on the left and right with bolts 2 (Fig. 12.3).
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