72 17... Removing and installing/replacing engine compartment protective features (if equipped)

NOTE: The protective features are bonded with window glass adhesive.

Armor (1) is glued into CLEAN AIR PIPE .

Observe position of adhesive beads (2) and spacers (3).

If replacing clean air pipe:

Glue in armor (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Armor, Adhesive Beads, And Spacers

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Armor (1) is glued into microfilter housing.

Observe position of adhesive beads (2) and spacers (3).

If replacing microfilter housing:

Glue in armor (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Armor, Adhesive Beads, And Spacers

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Armor (1) is bonded to engine control unit.

Observe position of adhesive beads (2) and spacers (3).

If replacing engine control unit:

Glue on armor (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Armor, Adhesive Beads, And Spacers

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Protective feature, carrier support, inner wheel arch section:

Protective mat (1) is bonded to wheel arch at top left.

Observe position of adhesive beads (2) and spacers (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Protective Mat, Adhesive Beads And Spacers

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Armor (1) is bonded to front spring strut dome.

Observe position of adhesive beads (2) and spacers (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Armor, Adhesive Beads, And Spacers

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Protective mat (1) is bonded to heat exchanger lines.

Observe position of adhesive beads (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Protective Mat And Adhesive Beads

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