Lock carrier, moving into service position

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Support Tool 3369

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Support tool 3369

Work procedure

Remove both front wheels.

Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Fasteners

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For vehicles with auxiliary heater, remove bolts - arrows - for exhaust pipe of parking heater/auxiliary heater on noise insulation.

Fig 3: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners And Noise Insulation

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Loosen quick-release fasteners - 1 - and - 2 - and remove front noise insulation.

Fig 4: Removing Air Guides From In Front Of Charge Air Coolers At Left/Right

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Remove front bumper cover →
- 63 BUMPER
- 63 - BUMPERS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.
Remove air duct from in front of charge air cooler at left and right - arrows -.

Fig 5: Removing Air Duct Hose To Charge Air Cooler At Lower Left On Lock Carrier

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Remove air duct hose - 1 - to charge air cooler at lower left on lock carrier.

CAUTION: The air conditioning refrigerant circuit must not be opened.

Unhook refrigerant line from bracket - 2 -.

Fig 6: Removing Bolts & Air Duct

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Remove bolts - arrows -.
Remove air duct - 1 - and - 2 -.

Fig 7: Removing Electrical Harness Connectors From Bracket

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Remove electrical harness connectors - 1 - and - 2 - from bracket and free up electrical wiring.

Fig 8: Removing Bolts At Left/Right Side Of Bumper

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Remove hood seal from lock carrier and fender edges.
Remove bolts - arrows - at left and right side of bumper.

Fig 9: Removing Bolts At Left/Right Impact Absorbers

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Thread support tool 3369 into empty bores at left and right.
Remove bolts - arrows - at left and right impact absorbers.
Carefully pull lock carrier toward front.

Installing

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

NOTE:

Hose connections and charge air system hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing. Do not use lubricant under any circumstances.
Secure all hose connections using hose clamps .

Install lock carrier with attachments →
- 50 BODY, FRONT
- 50 - BODY - FRONT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.

Fig 10: Identifying Lock Carrier With Attachments

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Place torque support stop onto rubber buffer for torque support under its own weight and tighten the nuts - arrows -.
Install front bumper cover →
- 63 BUMPER
- 63 - BUMPERS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.
Check headlight adjustment →
- 01 - MAINTENANCE
- 01 - MAINTENANCE for MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES - CABRIOLET
.

Torque specifications

Component		Nm
Torque support stop		28
Hose clamps 9 mm wide		3
Hose clamps 13 mm wide		5.5