Lock carrier, moving into service position

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Special tools and equipment

Fig 1: 3369 Support Tool

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3369 Support tool

Removing

Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Fasteners

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For vehicles with auxiliary heater, remove bolts (arrows) for exhaust pipe of auxiliary heater on sound insulation.

Fig 3: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners And Noise Insulation

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Remove bolts or quick-release screws -1- and -2- and remove front sound insulation.

Fig 4: Removing Cover In Engine Compartment (Right Side)

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Remove cover -1- in engine compartment (right side).

Fig 5: Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Regulator Valve N80 And Air Duct

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Remove bolts (arrows).
Detach Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge regulator valve -N80- -1- at air guide.
Remove air guide -2-.

Fig 6: Removing Cover In Engine Compartment (Left Side)

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Remove cover -1- in engine compartment (left side).
Pull off hood seal from lock carrier and fender edges.
Remove front bumper:

Refer to

63 BUMPER
63 - BUMPERS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET

Fig 7: Removing Bolts At Left/Right Side Of Bumper

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Remove bolts (arrows) on left and right sides of bumper.

Fig 8: Threading 3369 Support Tool Into Empty Holes At Left/Right

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Thread 3369 support tool into empty holes at left and right.
Unscrew bolts at impact absorbers (arrows) at left and right.
Carefully pull lock carrier toward front.

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:

Tighten bolts for lock carrier to longmembers to 50 Nm and at fenders to 10 Nm.

Fig 9: Placing Impact For Torque Support On Rubber Buffer For Torque Support

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Place impact for torque support on rubber buffer for torque support, letting it rest under its own weight and tighten bolts (arrows) to 28 Nm.
Install front bumper:

Refer to

63 BUMPER
63 - BUMPERS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET

Adjust headlights:

Refer to 94 LIGHTS, SWITCHES - EXTERIOR .

Tightening torques

Component		Nm
Bumper to	Longmember	50
	Fender	10
Torque support stop to lock carrier		28