Remove the support for the bumper cover
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Failure to comply with the specifications for closing the hood.
Paintwork damage on the A-pillar, scratches or flaking of the paint.
Failure to comply with the specifications for closing the hood.
Paintwork damage on the A-pillar, scratches or flaking of the paint.
- Mask off the hood at the corners.
- Let the hood fall maximum 30-40 cm when closing it.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
To ensure the quality of the Driver Assistance functions in vehicles with concealed radar sensors, the component may only be repainted in compliance with the following instructions:
No stickers or films (transparent or colored) may be affixed in the transmission areas of the radar sensors.
If there are no radar sensors fitted, the component may be painted.
The following features can be used to identify whether radar sensors are installed on the vehicle:
Radar sensors are installed at the rear if the triangular warning lamp is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame).
Radar sensors are installed at the front and rear if the triangular warning light is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame) in conjunction with optional equipment S5ATA or S5AUA.
To ensure the quality of the Driver Assistance functions in vehicles with concealed radar sensors, the component may only be repainted in compliance with the following instructions:
No stickers or films (transparent or colored) may be affixed in the transmission areas of the radar sensors.
If there are no radar sensors fitted, the component may be painted.
The following features can be used to identify whether radar sensors are installed on the vehicle:
Radar sensors are installed at the rear if the triangular warning lamp is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame).
Radar sensors are installed at the front and rear if the triangular warning light is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame) in conjunction with optional equipment S5ATA or S5AUA.
Preliminary work
- Refer to MOVING THE HOOD TO THE SERVICE POSITION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE NUMBER PLATE BASEPLATE FOR THE FRONT LICENSE PLATE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE RADIATOR GRILLE FRAME .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT ORNAMENTAL GRILLE/RADOME .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT BUMPER COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT HEADLIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT MULTIFUNCTIONAL FRAME .
- Refer to REMOVING THE WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE BOTTOM AUTOMATIC AIR FLAP CONTROL .
- Refer to REMOVING STIFFENING STRUT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT VEHICLE SOUND GENERATOR (VSG) WITH THE HOLDER .
- Refer to REMOVING PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SENSOR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT MOUNT .
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:
Perform the steps on the right and left side.
- Loosen screws (1)
and (2)
.
- Release the expanding rivet (1) .
- Detach the wiring harness (2) from the support.
- Unlock plug connections and disconnect them.
- Release the expanding rivet (1)
.
- Loosen screws (1)
.NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person. - Guide out the support (2) forward and remove it.