Lock carrier with attachments, removing and installing

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Removing

Fig 1: Lock Carrier With Attachments Remove/Install Components

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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.

Fig 2: Removing Coolant Hose Connecting Flange Retainer On Top Of Cooler And Connecting Flange

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Remove coolant hose connecting flange retainer on top of cooler and connecting flange - arrows -.

Fig 3: Removing Coolant Hose Connecting Flange Retainer On Bottom Of Cooler And Connecting Flange

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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.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Hydraulic Oil Cooler

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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 →
- 37 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING for 5 SPD. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 01V
- 37 CONTROLS, HOUSING for 6 SPD. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 09L ALL WHEEL DRIVE
- 37 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING for CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) 01J
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Fig 5: Disconnecting Hoses For Charge Air 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 →
- 19 - ENGINE - COOLING SYSTEM for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AMB
- 19 - ENGINE - COOLING SYSTEM for 2.0 LITER 4-CYL. 4V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BPG, BWT
- 19 ENGINE - COOLING SYSTEM for 3.0 LITER 6-CYL. 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AVK, BGN
- 19 - ENGINE - COOLING SYSTEM for 3.2 V6 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BKH
- 19 - ENGINE - COOLING SYSTEM for 4.2 LITER V8 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BNS
- 19 - ENGINE - COOLING SYSTEM for 4.2 LITER V8 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BHF
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Tightening torques → Lock carrier with attachments - assembly overview .