Removing the front subframe

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to steering column switch cluster (SZL).
The steering column switch cluster (SZL) or the coil spring cassette can be damaged by twisting the steering wheel if the lower steering shaft (or the universal joint) is separated from the steering gear or the steering column.

After separating the lower steering shaft (or the universal joint) from the steering gear or from the steering column, secure the steering wheel against twisting.

Preliminary work

Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to DEACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
Refer to REMOVING THE LATERAL HOOD SEALS .
Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
Refer to REMOVING ALL IGNITION COILS .
Refer to REMOVING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT FROM WHEEL BEARING .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THRUST FIELD .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE BOTTOM WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to MOVE THE ENGINE TO THE MOUNTING ORIENTATION .
Refer to DETACHING STEERING SHAFT AT BOTTOM FROM STEERING GEAR .
Refer to DETACHING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE EPS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to RELEASING THE LINE CONNECTION TO THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE LEFT AND RIGHT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
Refer to LOOSENING THE TIE ROD ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to RELEASING THE WISHBONE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to RELEASING THE TENSION STRUTS FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE SILENCER OF THE STATIONARY HEATING .
Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .

WARNING: Heavy component falling down or tipping.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Before lowering or removing the front axle: Secure the engine in the installation position.
For additional information see: 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION .

Remove left and right crash lever

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Different variants may be installed depending on the vehicle equipment.

NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.

NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

Version A:
Release screws (1) and (2) .

Remove the crash lever (3) .

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Version B:
Release the screw (1) .

Feed out the crash lever (2) and remove.

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NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.

Loosen screws (1) .

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Position the universal jack 2 219 012 with the special tools 0 495 819 (31 5 253) and 0 495 821 (31 5 255) on the front axle support .
The center of gravity of the front axle must be placed centered over the universal jack 2 219 012!
Support the front axle support with the universal jack 2 219 012 .
Secure the front axle support on the special tool with a luggage strap.

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Loosen screws (1) and (2) .

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When lowering the front subframe, ensure there is sufficient distance between the steering gear (1) and the output shaft (2) .

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Carefully lower and remove the front axle support with the universal jack 2 219 012 .

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