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41 14 031 Stripping Operations - Replacing Front Right Wheel Arch

NOTE: Owing to the different engine variants and equipment specifications, not all the components are taken into consideration.
The following list basically represents the removal sequence.
  • Disconnect negative battery cable (FR number: 61 20 900)
  • Remove bumper trim (job number:51 11 156
  • Remove bumper support (job number: 51 11 050)
  • Remove headlight (job number: 63 12 010)
  • Remove radiator (job number: 17 11 000)
  • Remove A/C system condenser (job number: 64 53 550)
  • Remove and install charge air cooler (job number: 17 51 000)
  • Remove hydraulic steering cooling coil (job number: 17 11 370)
  • Remove intake silencer housing (job number: 41 35 111)
  • Remove coolant expansion tank (job number: 17 11 100)
  • Remove wheel arch cover (front section) (job number: 51 71 038)
  • Remove wheel arch cover (rear section) (job number: 51 71 039)
  • Front axle complete with engine and transmission (job number: 31 10 001)
  • Remove engine compartment lid seal mounting (job number: 51 76 035)
  • Remove engine compartment lid (job number 41 61 000)
  • Remove engine compartment lid hinge on right (job number: 41 61050)
  • Remove right side wall (job number: 41 35 055)
  • Remove top right wishbone (job number: 31 12 003)
  • Remove right suspension cross-brace (job number: 51 71 346)
  • Remove bulkhead sound insulation
  • Remove heating A/C system blower (job number:64 11 213
  • Remove air conditioning refrigerant lines.
  • Release right wiring harness
  • Partially release/remove thermal protection

Release grommet (1) from fan housing and lay wiring harness (2) to one side.

Installation note: 

The sealant between grommet (1) and fan housing must be replaced!

Make sure rubber grommet (1) is correctly seated. (watertightness).

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Grommet And Wiring Harness
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