Lock carrier with attachments, removing and installing
Removing
- Remove bumper → Front bumper (up to model year 2005), removing and installing .
- Remove sound insulation → Noise insulation panel - assembly overview .
- Disengage hood lock release → Hood cable, removing and installing .
- Remove engine cover - 2 - and - 3 -.
- Remove air duct between lock carrier and air filter at lock carrier.
- Disconnect electrical connectors.
- Drain coolant.
- Remove coolant hose connecting flange retainer on top of cooler and connecting flange - arrows -.
- Remove coolant hose connecting flange retainer on bottom of cooler and connecting flange - arrows -.
- Loosen condenser only from water cooler (do not disconnect any lines).
- Secure A/C system condenser using wire e.g. to front wheel → 87 AIR CONDITIONING .
NOTE:
- Do not hang condenser on lines. Condenser lines should not be pinched under any circumstances.
- Disconnect hoses to power steering oil cooler.
- Remove power steering oil cooler → 48 - STEERING .
- Disconnect hoses from hydraulic oil line.
- Unscrew power steering line for power-assisted steering on lock carrier.
NOTE:
- The power steering oil cooler line must not be bent under any circumstances.
- For cars with automatic transmission, disconnect lines to ATF-cooler →
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- On vehicles with charge air cooler, loosen bolts on hose clamps - arrows -.
- Disconnect hoses.
- Remove gasket for left and right front flap at juncture of fender at lock carrier.
- Remove upper lock carrier bolts.
NOTE:
- A 2nd technician will be needed to hold the lock carrier.
- Remove bolt.
- Pull lock carrier toward front.
Installing
Installation is reverse of removal.
- Bleed cooling system →
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Tightening torques → Lock carrier with attachments - assembly overview .