Remove timing case cover at top left
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.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!
Preliminary work
- REMOVING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
- REMOVING BOTH FRONT-END STRUTS .
- REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
- REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
- REMOVING FAN COWL .
- RELEASING LEFT CHARGE AIR LINE PARTIALLY .
- REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
- REMOVING THE FRONT THRUST FIELD OR THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR .
- DRAINING THE COOLANT FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
- DRAINING COOLANT .
- REMOVING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT (CHARGE AIR COOLER) .
- REMOVING LEFT CHARGE AIR COOLER .
- REMOVING VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR, EXHAUST OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
- REMOVING THE IGNITION COIL FROM CYLINDER 5 .
WARNING:
Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
WARNING:
Hot fluids.
Risk of scalding!
Risk of scalding!
- Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
- Loosen screw (1).
- Detach the coolant line (2) from the coolant pump and set aside.
- Loosen screw (1).
- Loosen union nut (2).
- Catch and dispose of escaping fluid.
- Loosen screw (1).
- Slide the bracket (2) upwards.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Feed out the timing case cover (2) and remove.