Removing the coolant line between the component carrier and the crankcase

WARNING: Working on 12 V electrical system .
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!

Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
Detach battery ground lead from battery.
For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to battery terminal, the safety battery terminal or the intelligent battery sensor (IBS) .
Damaged battery terminals can lead to malfunctions or vehicle electrical system faults .

Detach battery terminal from battery pole by carefully shifting to and fro. Do not pry off using a tool.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Preliminary work

Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER PANEL IN THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT .
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 FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION STRUT BRACE .
Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT-HAND AIR DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER PANEL OF THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM) .
Refer to REMOVING CONTROL UNIT BRACKET .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIMS .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT RIGHT LOWER WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FOR THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FROM THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
Refer to CONNECTING THE COOLANT HOSE TO THE AUXILIARY COOLANT RADIATOR .
Refer to CONNECTING THE COOLANT LINE TO THE RADIATOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
Refer to REMOVING TANK VENT VALVE .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .

Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
For additional information see: 61 35... NOTES ON ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PROTECTION .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Loosen clamp (1) .
Pull out the positive battery cable (2) from the clamp (3) and set it aside.

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Loosen clamp (1) .
Guide out the wiring harness section (2) for sensor system 1 and set it to the side.

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Loosen screws (1) .
Guide out and remove holder (2) .

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Unlock and release the coolant line (2) .
Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.

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Loosen screws (1) .
Unlock lock (2) .
Feed out coolant line (3) and remove.
Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.

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Unlock the locks (arrows).
Feed out coolant temperature sensor (1) and remove it.

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