Unscrew the bolts on the front axle support
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.
WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly
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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 .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After a brake pad exchange and before pressing the brake pedal: It is imperative to apply the electromechanical parking brake.
If this is not observed, a CC message appears and the brake system switches to the emergency program. The brake booster is no longer active.
After a brake pad exchange and before pressing the brake pedal: It is imperative to apply the electromechanical parking brake.
If this is not observed, a CC message appears and the brake system switches to the emergency program. The brake booster is no longer active.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM (DOOR SILL) .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER AT THE BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT TENSION STRUT ON THE SHOCK TOWER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (TENSION STRUT ON SHOCK TOWER REMOVED) .
- Refer to REMOVING CLEAN AIR PIPE AND RESONATOR .
- Refer to REMOVING SEAL FOR FRONT BONNET .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TOP LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT , and REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to MOVE THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
- Refer to REMOVING REINFORCEMENT BRACE ON RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING CRASH LEVERS LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE AUXILIARY HEATER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE EPS WIRING HARNESS .
- Refer to RELEASING THE WIRING HARNESS FROM THE ACTIVE STABILIZER .
- Refer to RELEASING UNIVERSAL JOINT ON STEERING GEAR .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE CONNECTOR FROM VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE PLUG CONNECTIONS ON THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT .
- Refer to LOOSENING AND TYING UP BRAKE CALIPER, LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to RELEASING THE RIGHT AND LEFT SPRING STRUT HOLDER FROM THE BOTTOM WISHBONE .
- Refer to DETACHING COOLANT HOSES FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to PREPARING THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
- Refer to POSITION THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
- Refer to DETACHING THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT WISHBONE FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
WARNING:
Heavy component falling down or tipping
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Before lowering or removing the front axle: Secure the engine in the installation position.
- For additional information see: SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION .
NOTE:
Perform the steps on the right and left side.