Lock carrier in service position, overview: Removing

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Vehicles with auxiliary heater

Fig 1: Removing Bolts Securing Exhaust Pipe Of Auxiliary/Additional Heater To Sound Insulation

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Remove bolts - arrows - securing exhaust pipe of auxiliary/additional heater to sound insulation.

All models

Fig 2: Removing Sound Insulation

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Remove sound insulation - arrows -.

Fig 3: Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Regulator Valve N80 And Air Duct

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Remove bolts - arrows -.
Disengage EVAP canister purge regulator valve N80 - 1 - from air duct.
Remove air duct - 2 -.
Pull off hood seals at lock carrier and fender edges.

Remove front bumper: →
- 63 BUMPER
- 63 - BUMPERS for CABRIOLET

Remove bolts on left and right - arrows -.

Fig 4: Screwing Special Tool 3369 Into Free Holes On Left/Right

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Screw special tool 3369 into free holes on left and right.
Remove bolts on left and right - arrows -.
Carefully pull lock carrier forward.