Remove Front Cross Connection

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Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .

Detach the clamps (1) for the Bowden cable of the bonnet locks from the cross connection.

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Loosen screw (1).
Loosen screws (2).

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Loosen screws (1).
Lever out expanding rivet (2).

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Loosen screws (1).
Unclip the front cross connection (2) from the rubber retainer (3) and remove it upward.

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