Service Position, Performing And Resetting: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Guide Pins T10093

NOTE:

For the Service position, no lines and/or circuits are disconnected or opened, for example engine cooling system, A/C system, etc.

When installing the lock carrier, make sure that no lines or cables get pinched or kinked at the connecting points.

Fig 1: Identifying Lock Carrier And Service Position Guide Pins T10093

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Bolt
- 1.5 Nm
Bolt
- 30 Nm
- Install the Guide Pins T10093 into the open threaded holes on the left or right side.
Bolt
- 10 Nm
Lock Carrier
- Service Position:
  CAUTION:
  On vehicles with distance regulation (ACC), note the following.
  
  If the lock carrier is removed and installed or if changes are made to the >>ACC<< bracket, the distance regulation must be calibrated. Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .
  
  -- Disconnect the battery.
  
  -- Remove the front bumper. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  
  -- Remove the top lock carrier cover. Refer to LOCK CARRIER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  
  -- Remove the bolts from the lower noise insulation.
  
  -- Disconnect the engine hood cable at the coupling point. Refer to Cable Coupling .
  
  -- Remove the coolant reservoir screws. Refer to Coolant Reservoir, Loosening .
  
  -- Pull the reservoir upward and out of its retainer.
  
  -- Disconnect the headlamp connectors.
  
  -- On vehicles with charge air cooler, pressure hoses must also be disconnected.
  
  -- Remove the lower right and left bolts from the longitudinal member.
  
  -- Install the outer left and right Guide Pins T10093 in the open threaded holes.
  
  -- Install the remaining screws.
  
  -- Pull the lock carrier and the coolant reservoir forward onto the guide pins, being careful not to bend the lines.
  
  CAUTION:
  When removing lock carrier, wiring must not be pinched or kinked.
- Install in reverse order of removal.
- After installing, check the headlamp setting; adjust if necessary.