51 23 155 Removing and installing/replacing bar for retaining hook

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Front Bumper

Release screws (1) and clips (3).

Remove in take cover (2).

Fig 1: Clips, Intake Cover And Screws

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Release screws (1) on bar (2).

Fig 2: Retaining Screws And Bar

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Release catches (1) on cooling air guide (2).

Feed out cooling air guide (2) with bar towards front.

Feed bar out of cooling air guide (2).

Fig 3: Catches, Cooling Air Guide And Removal Direction

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