If the active stabilizer is installed: Remove fan cowl
Remove the cover for the center engine compartment
- Release all expanding rivets (arrows).
- Remove the cover (1).
Remove both front-end struts
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Removing the front-end strut
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Use of an incorrect tool (impact screwdriver) to release and tighten the screws.
Damaged thread.
Use of an incorrect tool (impact screwdriver) to release and tighten the screws.
Damaged thread.
- Only use a standard tool (e.g. reversible ratchet) to release/tighten the screws.
- Loosen screws (1) and (2).
- Remove the front-end strut (3).
Remove front cross connection (front-end strut removed)
- Loosen screws (1).
- Detach the cable (2).
- Feed out the front cross connection (3) toward the top.
Remove the rear top cross connection
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Lift the support (2) of the left hood lock slightly and feed out the rear cross connection (3) to the rear.
- Lift the support (2) of the right hood lock slightly and feed out the rear top cross connection (3) to the rear and remove.
Removing the fan cowl
WARNING:
Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
- Unlock and loosen the clamps (1).
- Feed out coolant line (2) and place to one side.
- If fitted:
Release the coolant line (1) below at the fan cowl from the clamps and place it to the side.
- Unlock and loosen connector (1).
- Loosen screws (2).
- Guide out fan cowl (3) in direction of arrow and remove.