Remove the oil vacuum pump
WARNING:
Heavy component falling down or tipping.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Before lowering or removing the front axle: Secure the engine in the installation position.
- For ADDITIONAL INFORMATION see: 11 00 670 Securing engine in installation position.
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: 00... Raise the vehicle using a VEHICLE LIFT. .
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING STAND FOR THE HOOD GASKET LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to DRAINING THE MOTOR OIL
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER PANEL FOR THE FRONT AXLE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to MOVING THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
- Refer to DETACHING STEERING SHAFT AT BOTTOM FROM STEERING GEAR .
- Refer to RELEASING THE EPS WIRING HARNESS FROM THE ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING GEAR .
- Refer to DETACHING THE LINE CONNECTION OF THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: DISCONNECT THE VACUUM LINE OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS .
- Refer to RELEASING THE ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP AND COOLANT HOSES FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to DETACHING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT .
- Refer to RELEASING THE TIE ROD FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to RELEASING WISHBONE ON RIGHT AND LEFT FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
- Refer to RELEASING THE TENSION STRUTS FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .
- Refer to SUPPORTING THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to SECURING THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT AT THE SPECIAL TOOL .
- Refer to REMOVING OIL PAN .
- Loosen screws (1) of the oil vacuum pump (2).
- Remove oil vacuum pump (1) and feed out from the drive chain (2).