Procedure

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-- Before installing the assemblies, install the exhaust manifold with the catalytic converters.

Aligning the Scissor Lift Table

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Scissor Lift Table - Positioning Tool:VAS6131/17

Individual components of the positioning tool:

Scissor Lift Table - Positioning Tool - Dot Lasers:VAS6131/17-1
Scissor Lift Table - Positioning Tool - Adapter M14 x 1.5:VAS6131/17-2
Scissor Lift Table - Positioning Tool - Adapter M12 x 1.5:VAS6131/17-3
Scissor Lift Table - Positioning Tool - Adapter M10:VAS6131/17-4

NOTE:

The illustration shows an example, other free subframe attachment points can be used.

-- Install suitable adapters -A- at the left and right sides in a threaded hole on the subframe mount on the vehicle longitudinal member.

-- Install the Scissor Lift Table - Positioning Tool - Dot Laser:VAS6131/17-1 -B- in the adapter -A- .

-- Insert the bolts -C- centered in the securing point on the subframe with the bolt heads facing upward.

-- Switch on the Scissor Lift Table - Positioning Tool - Dot Laser:VAS6131/17-1 and align the scissor lift table so that the laser beam strikes the bolt head on the left and right. Remove the dot laser and adapter again after aligning.