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Preliminary Work

  1. Raise the vehicle at the prescribed jacking points.

    → 4X00IN01 LIFTING THE VEHICLE

    WARNING: Vehicle can fall down
    • Risk of squashing or crushing
    • Risk of damage to the vehicle

    → Do not place any solid objects under the raised vehicle.

    → Ensure that the lifting platform is prevented from lowering.

    → Remove solid objects before lowering the vehicle.

    → Raise the vehicle only at the jacking points provided.

    → The outer jacking points should be used primarily.

  2. Remove front wheels.

    → 440519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WHEEL

  3. Remove front underbody panel.

    → 519219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COVER FOR FRONT UNDERBODY

  4. Drain coolant.

    → 193817 DRAINING AND FILLING IN COOLANT (INCLUDES BLEEDING THE SYSTEM)

    WARNING: Hot fluid
    • Danger of scalding

    → Let the fluid cool down.

    → Wear personal protective gear.