Threads On SUBFRAME Fastener, Servicing: Notes

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CAUTION:

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

NOTE:

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

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Heli-Coil Insert
NOTE:
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 .