Removing front heat shield
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WARNING:
Hot surfaces
.
Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
CAUTION:
Heavy component
.
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage .
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage .
- Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
- Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
- Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
- Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
- Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
- For additional information see:
61 35... NOTES ON ESD (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Contaminant or foreign body .
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks .
Contaminant or foreign body .
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks .
- Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
- Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
- Close off line connections with seal plugs.
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.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
If the turbocharger is damaged, it is imperative to observe the additional information.
If the turbocharger is damaged, it is imperative to observe the additional information.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For turbocharger damage: Check the pressure pipes, charge air cooler and intake plenum for foreign matter, damage and correct functionality.
If the oil return line is exchanged, then the connecting pipe to the oil sump must ALWAYS be cleaned, as the connecting pipe can coke.
For turbocharger damage: Check the pressure pipes, charge air cooler and intake plenum for foreign matter, damage and correct functionality.
If the oil return line is exchanged, then the connecting pipe to the oil sump must ALWAYS be cleaned, as the connecting pipe can coke.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- 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 LEFT OXYGEN CONTROL SENSOR .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT OXYGEN CONTROL SENSOR .
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
- Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT OXYGEN MONITOR SENSOR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT-HAND ENGINE VENTILATION LINE AND THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION INTAKE PIPE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT ENGINE VENTILATION LINE .
- Refer to REMOVING UPPER HEAT SHIELD .
- Refer to RELEASING SCREW BETWEEN THE LEFT AND RIGHT HEAT SHIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT UNDERSHIELD (TANK COVER) .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT TENSION STRUT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR DIFFUSER .
- Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT HEAT SHIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT HEAT SHIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
- Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FROM THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
- Refer to RELEASING LEFT CHARGE AIR LINE PARTIALLY .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT CLEAN AIR PIPE .
- Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE RIGHT CHARGE AIR LINE .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT CLEAN AIR PIPE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT TURBOCHARGER .
- Refer to PARTIALLY DETACHING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
- Refer to REMOVING DRIVE BELT
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT TANK VENT VALVE .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT TANK VENT VALVE .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE CHARGE AIR COOLER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ALTERNATOR .
- Undo clamp (1) and pull the coolant line (2) off the cylinder head.
- Set the coolant line (2) aside.
- Catch and dispose of leakage coolant.
- Loosen screws (1) .
- Feed out and remove the front heat shield (2) .