Vibration damper, removing and installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Front Engine Cover

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Remove front engine cover - arrows -.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts & Air Duct

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

Fig 3: Locating Fasteners Exhaust Pipe

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

Fig 4: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners And Noise Insulation

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Loosen quick-release fasteners - 1 - and - 2 - and remove front noise insulation. Rear section of noise insulation remains installed.
Remove front bumper cover →
- 63 BUMPER
- 63 - BUMPERS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.
Bring lock carrier into service position →
- 50 BODY, FRONT
- 50 - BODY - FRONT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.

NOTE:

Before removing ribbed belt, mark the turning direction on it with chalk or a felt tip pen. A reversed turning direction can cause damage to the belt under operating conditions.

Fig 5: Pivoting Tensioning Device To Relieve Tension On Ribbed Belt

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Pivot tensioning device in direction of - arrow - to relieve tension on ribbed belt.
Remove ribbed belt and release tensioning device.

Fig 6: Removing Vibration Damper

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Mark vibration damper for re-installation.
Remove bolts - 1 -.
Remove vibration damper.