Rear Crossmember

Full Frame and Body Mounting - Rear Crossmember

Removal and Installation

Removal

1. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Disconnect both battery cables.
3. Remove the rear bumper cover.
4. Remove the spare wheel and tire.

5. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Remove both rear body mount dampers.







6. Remove the rear bumper fixings.

7. NOTE: Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.

Remove the rear crossmember.










8. For additional information, refer to:
Welding
Corrosion Protection
Body Dimensions

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Tighten both rear body damper(s) retaining bolts to 45Nm.