Lock carrier, pulling toward front

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Support Tool 3369

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Support tool 3369

NOTE:

Before raising the vehicle on a hoist (wheels off the ground), first activate the vehicle jack mode → 43 - Self Leveling Suspension .

Work procedure

For vehicles with auxiliary heater

Fig 2: Removing Bolts For Exhaust Pipe Of Parking Heater/Auxiliary Heater On Noise Insulation

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Remove bolts - arrows - for exhaust pipe of parking heater/auxiliary heater on noise insulation.

All

Fig 3: Locating Mounting Parts And Removing Noise Insulation

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Remove front noise insulation - 1 -.
Remove front bumper → 63 - BUMPERS .

Fig 4: Removing Bolt On Left/Right

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Remove bolt - arrow - on left and right.

Fig 5: Removing Bolts On Left/Right

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Remove bolts - 2 - on left and right.

Fig 6: Installing Bolt From Support Tool 3369 On Left/Right

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Install M8x90 bolt - 1 - , e.g. from support tool 3369 on left and right.

Fig 7: Removing Bolts And Pulling Lock Carrier Toward Front

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Remove bolts - arrows - and pull lock carrier toward front.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

NOTE:

All cable ties which are opened or cut open when removing engine, must be replaced in the same position when installing engine.

Install lock carrier with attachments → 50 - BODY - FRONT .
Install front bumper → 63 - BUMPERS .
Adjust headlights → 94 - LIGHTS, SWITCHES - EXTERIOR .