Preliminary Work

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WARNING: Danger of injury and material damage when using Pentosin.

Risk of skin irritation and damage to skin.
Damage to hoses and wiring.

→ Wear protective gloves and goggles.

→ In the event of contact (eyes or skin), wash immediately with water.

→ Collect emerging Pentosin.

→ Use caps to protect the wiring against soiling and damage.

→ Clean hoses and wiring immediately.

Raise vehicle at the specified jacking points.
→ 4X00IN01 LIFTING THE VEHICLE .
Remove rear underbody panelling → 519419 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COVER FOR REAR UNDERBODY .
NOTE:
Pressure accumulator removed incorrectly
- Damage to hoses and wiring
→ First relieve pressure in the clutch system.

→ Actuate the clutch pedal at least 25 times for this purpose.
Actuate the clutch pedal at least 25 times with the engine switched off so that the system is depressurized.
Remove front transverse strut -arrows- .

Fig 1: Locating Transverse Strut
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Create space underneath the pressure accumulator (for removing and installing). To do this:
Remove holder for coolant lines on the transmission (below the pressure accumulator).

Unclip coolant lines from the holders on the underside of the transmission.
Remove pressure accumulator. Use an open-ended wrench to loosen the pressure accumulator. Then turn the pressure accumulator further (remove it) with an oil filter strap.

Fig 2: Locating Pressure Accumulator
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Remove the ventilation connection piece from the clutch housing (3 screws). This makes the area from the pressure line to the clutch slave cylinder more accessible.
Slide protection onto the left drive shaft. Loosen the drive shaft at the transmission flange.