Threads On SUBFRAME Fastener, Servicing: Notes
If welding, soldering or cutting with spark-producing tools in foamed areas hazardous gases are produced.
- Never weld, solder or separate within 15 mm of molded foam parts.
- Perform the procedures with extraction.
Pay attention to the safety precautions. Refer to General Information; Body Repairs, Body Collision Repair ; Safety Precautions.
- Subframe removed. Refer to SUBFRAME WITHOUT STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
The thread repair is described in the example for the front left retaining bracket for the subframe. The thread repair is performed if necessary the same as the other three retaining bracket.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Thread Repair Kit M12x1.5 :VAS 6058A
- Drill - 1100 Watt :VAS 6267A
- Heli-Coil InsertNOTE:
If damaged, each original thread can only be serviced one time.
If newly damaged, the retaining bracket (for the subframe) must be replaced. Refer to SUBFRAME RETAINING BRACKET, REPLACING .