Removing the vibration damper

WARNING: Working on 12V 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 DEACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING RESONATOR .
Refer to REMOVING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to REMOVING CHARGE AIR LINE .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE ENGINE AT THE FRONT .
Refer to REMOVING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR .

Position the special tool 0 496 595 (11 6 130) and secure it on the timing case cover using the bolt (1) .
The special tool 0 496 595 (11 6 130) must lie flat on the transmission housing.
If necessary, turn the engine in the direction of rotation until the teeth (3) engage completely in the gearing of the flywheel (4) .
Slide the counter support with the screw (2) upwards in the arrow direction until the teeth (3) engage completely in the gearing of the flywheel.
Tighten down screw (2) .

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Use a screwdriver to unscrew the cover (1) from the vibration damper.

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Unscrew the bolts (arrows) on the vibration damper (1) .
Remove the vibration damper (1) .

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