Removing the acoustic cover of the oil sump
WARNING:
Heavy component falling down or tipping.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Before lowering or removing the front axle: Securing engine to the installation position.
- For additional information see: MOVING THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
- Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.
WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Ensure specific weight compensation on the vehicle.
Preliminary work
- Refer to MOVING THE HOOD TO THE SERVICE POSITION .
- Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to DEACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FIREWALL UPPER PART .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING MOUNT OF HOOD SEAL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING ALL IGNITION COILS .
- Refer to REMOVING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT .
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to REMOVING RESONATOR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to MOVE THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL FOR THE FRONT AXLE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to DETACHING STEERING SHAFT AT BOTTOM FROM STEERING GEAR .
- Refer to RELEASING THE EPS WIRING HARNESS FROM THE ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING GEAR .
- Refer to DETACHING THE LINE CONNECTION OF THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: DISCONNECTING THE VACUUM LINE OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS .
- Refer to RELEASING THE ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP AND COOLANT HOSES FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to DETACHING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT .
- Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .
- Refer to SUPPORTING THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to DETACHING AND LOWERING THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Precondition
All the negative battery cables are disconnected.
WARNING:
Working on 12V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
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.
- 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.
- Release all expanding rivets (1) in the marked area.
- Feed out the oil sump acoustic cover and remove.