Underbody Thrust Panel Removal And Installation/Replacement

Mobile Repair Possible:  No

Removal Procedure: 

Driving without thrust panel is not permissible. There are two types of thrust panel. 

1. Lifting the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE

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   Type A 

2. Remove and discard the 5-torque prevailing bolt (1).

   Replace with new only 

   Torque: 250 Nm 

3. Remove and discard the 11-torque prevailing bolts (2) and (3).

   Replace with new only 

   Torque: 65 Nm 

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   Type B 

4. Remove and discard the 5-torque prevailing bolt (1).

   Replace with new only 

   Torque: 250 Nm 

5. Remove and discard the 14-torque prevailing bolts (2) and (3).

   Replace with new only 

   Torque: 65 Nm 

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6. Remove thrust panel (1)

Installation Procedure: 

1. Installation is reverse of removal procedure, noting the following

   All fasteners must be tightened to torque specification