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Remove connecting bracket on the engine block

WARNING: Hot fluids. 
Risk of scalding! 
  • Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.
WARNING: Hot surfaces. 
Risk of burning! 
  • Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
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: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Preliminary work 

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