Subframe Mounting Bracket

Subframe Mounting Bracket

Observe safety precautions.

• In the example, replacement of retaining bracket for subframe is described for left front retaining bracket on this vehicle. The work procedure is performed in a similar manner for the other 3 retaining brackets.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Spot welder (inverter) (VAS 6238 A)

• Accessory kit for spot welder (VAS 6238/1 A)

• Spot welder (inverter) (VAS 6239)

• Spot welder (inverter) (VAS 6249)

• Alignment bracket set for Touareg (VAS 6240)

• Alignment Bracket Set Supplement, VW EOS 2006- (VAS 6240-6)

Removing






- Separate the original connection.

- Remove residual material.






Installation

• When using different types of steel and materials of different strengths, the tools listed under Special Tools are required to perform body work correctly.

Preparing New Parts

Replacement part

• Front retaining bracket for subframe (replacement part identification: retaining bracket mounting frame)

- Drill holes for gas-shielded arc plug weld seam.






Welding in

- Install new part with vehicle standing on the alignment bracket set and affix it in place.






- Weld in new part; Gas-shielded arc plug weld seam.