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

Fig 2: Removing Quick-Release Fasteners, Screws And Noise Insulation

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Remove quick-release fasteners - 1 - , remove screws - 2 - and remove noise insulation.
Remove both front wheels.
Loosen left and right wheel housing liners in front area.
Remove front bumper cover →
- 63 BUMPER
- 63 - BUMPERS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.

Fig 3: Removing Cover In Engine Compartment (Left Side)

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

Fig 4: Removing Electrical Harness Connectors And From Bracket

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Remove electrical harness connectors - 1 - and - 2 - from bracket.
Free up wires to lock carrier.

Fig 5: Removing Cover In Engine Compartment (Right Side)

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

Fig 6: Identifying Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Regulator Valve N80 And Air Duct

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Disengage Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve N80 - 1 - from air guide.
Remove bolts - arrows -.
Remove air duct - 2 -.

Fig 7: Removing Left Air Guide In Front Of Auxiliary Cooler

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Remove left air guide - arrow - in front of auxiliary cooler.

Fig 8: Removing Right Air Guide In Front Of Auxiliary Cooler

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Remove right air guide - arrow - in front of auxiliary cooler.

Fig 9: Removing Bolts At Left/Right Side Of Bumper

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

Fig 10: Threading 3369 Support Tool Into Empty Holes At Left/Right

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

Installing

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

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

Fig 11: Placing Torque Support On Rubber Buffer For Torque Support

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Place torque support on rubber buffer for torque support and tighten bolts - arrows -.
Install the 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 to lock carrier	28