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Subframe Assembly - Front - Remove And Replace: Remove

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  1. Move the vehicle to a 2 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift .
  2. Remove the LH and RH front wheels. See Wheel (Remove and Install) .
  3. Set the steering wheel straight ahead.
  4. Place a protector sheet onto the driver seat, and then install the steering wheel lock.
  5. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) .
  6. Remove the front fascia valance. See Valance - Front Fascia (Remove And Replace) .
  7. Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace) .
  8. Remove the front skid plate. See SKIDPLATE - FRONT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  9. Remove the front subframe. See SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY - FRONT (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  10. Remove and discard the nuts (x4) that attach the front stabilizer bar to the front subframe, and then remove the stabilizer bar from the subframe.
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  11. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the steering rack to the front subframe, and then remove the rack from the subframe.
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  12. With the help of an assistant, remove front subframe from the subframe lift.
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