Removing Lock Carrier

Information 

• The number of fastening screws, fixing clips, plug connections, holders and trim panels can vary depending on equipment  .
• The illustrations for removing and installing the drive mechanism are shown only on one equipment variant and may differ from the actual equipment variant  .
• Some steps must be carried out automatically  .
• Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle  .

Information 

• To avoid damage to the wing, the radiator module must be secured at the same height before the bumper is removed  .
• This can be achieved either by securing it to the subframe using tie-wraps or by supporting it on a workshop jack or transmission jack  .

1. Remove radiator module -7-  from the lock carrier -1-  .
   1. 1.1. Unscrew fastening screws -6-  .
   Fig 1: Removing Radiator Module
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   2. 1.2. Disconnect radiator module -7-  from the lock carrier -1-  and press it back onto the supporting frame.
   3. 1.3. Secure radiator module -7-  with tie-wraps -9-  to the subframe -8- 
      Fig 2: Securing Radiator Module

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2. Remove front air guide at the side (Turbo). → REMOVING FRONT AIR GUIDE AT THE SIDE
3. Loosen charge-air cooler -3-  . (Turbo)
   1. 3.1. Unscrew fastening screws -5-  .
   Fig 3: Loosening Charge-Air Cooler

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4. Unscrew fastening screws at the top -4-  of the lock carrier -1-  .
5. Remove bumper -1-  , → REMOVING FRONT BUMPER
6. Remove lock carrier -1-  .
Fig 4: Loosening Lock Carrier At Top
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