Remove timing case cover at top left
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NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TENSION STRUT AT THE SHOCK TOWER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION STRUT BRACE .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT SUSPENSION STRUT BRACE .
- Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CARRIER PLATE .
- Refer to RELEASING LEFT CHARGE AIR LINE PARTIALLY .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT CHARGE AIR COOLER .
- Refer to REMOVING VANOS SOLENOID ACTUATOR, EXHAUST OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
- Refer to REMOVING THE IGNITION COIL ON CYLINDER 5 .
WARNING:
Hot surfaces
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Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
WARNING:
Hot fluids
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Risk of scalding!
Risk of scalding!
- Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
- Loosen screw (1).
- Detach the coolant line (2) from the coolant pump and set aside.
- Loosen screw (1).
- Loosen union nut (2).
- Catch and dispose of escaping fluid.
- Loosen screw (1).
- Slide the bracket (2) upwards.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Feed out the timing case cover (2) and remove.