Installing the component carrier

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the surface .
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage .

Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.

Check centering sleeves (1) in the marked area for damage and replace centering sleeves (1) if necessary.

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Clean sealing surfaces (1) with special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .

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Guide the connecting pipe (1) out of the component carrier (2) in the arrow direction and remove it.

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Replace sealing rings (1) on thee connecting pipe (2).
Parts: Sealing ring
Coat sealing rings (1) with coolant before installing.

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Guide the connecting pipe (1) in the arrow direction and install it on the component carrier (2).

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Replace sealing ring (1).
Parts: Sealing ring

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CAUTION:
Heavy component .
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage .
- Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.
Insert and install function carrier (1) using the connecting pipe (2).

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NOTE: Lay the air conditioning compressor to one side with an assistant so that the screws on the component carrier can be tightened more easily.
Hand-tighten the bolts (1).

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Hand-tighten the bolts (1).

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Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Coolant pump with function carrier on crankcase
M8 x 35	tightening torque	19 Nm

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Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Coolant pump with function carrier on crankcase
M8 x 35	tightening torque	19 Nm

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Secure clamps (1).

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Connect and lock coolant line (1).
Make sure that the coolant line (1) engages audibly.

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Insert and install the air conditioning compressor (3).

Tighten down screws (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Air conditioning compressor in component carrier
M10	Tightening torque	38 Nm

Connect and lock the connector (1).
Make sure the connector (1) engages audibly.

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Insert and install the holder (2).
Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Holder for transmission oil lines on component carrier
M6X16	Tightening torque	12 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT LINE BETWEEN THE CYLINDER HEAD AND THE COOLANT PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ALTERNATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE THROTTLE BODY .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING CHARGE AIR LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE AND THE RESONATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (TENSION STRUT REMOVED ON SHOCK TOWER) .
Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON LEFT AND RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to FILLING THE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING UNIT .
Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT BOTTOM RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .