Removing the acoustic cover of the oil sump

Precondition 

Battery earth leads are disconnected.

• Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
• Loosen clamps (2).
• Loosen nut (3).
• Guide the positive battery cable (4) out of the clamp (5) and lay to one side.

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• Detach all expanding rivets (1) in the marked areas.
• Feed out the oil sump acoustic cover and remove.

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