Removing the support for the bumper cover
WARNING:
Working on 12 V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
- Detach battery ground lead from battery.
- For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects.
Paint damage.
Mechanical effects.
Paint damage.
- Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape.
- Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
In order to guarantee the quality of the Driver Assistance functions in vehicles with concealed radar sensors, the component may be repainted only in compliance with the repair specifications described in the service information "Standards for refinishing paint with a sensor system".
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 light 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.
In order to guarantee the quality of the Driver Assistance functions in vehicles with concealed radar sensors, the component may be repainted only in compliance with the repair specifications described in the service information "Standards for refinishing paint with a sensor system".
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 light 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 DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to DEACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANELS .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING TEMPERATURE SENSOR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE BOTTOM FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT BUMPER COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING TOP AUTOMATIC AIR FLAP CONTROL .
- Refer to REMOVING IMPACT ABSORBER .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING FRONT RADAR SENSOR (FRS) WITH BRACKET .
- Refer to REMOVING THE BOTTOM AUTOMATIC AIR FLAP CONTROL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FANFARE HORN .
- Refer to REMOVING STIFFENING STRUT .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE AIR DUCT .
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE PORT .
- Refer to LOOSENING THE AIR DUCT FOR THE COOLANT RADIATOR ON THE SUPPORT FOR THE BUMPER COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING SUPPORT FOR BUMPER COVER AT FRONT BOTTOM .
NOTE:
The operations shown only for one side must be carried out on both sides.