Preliminary Work

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Specifications for wrench sizes (a/f specifications) for screw heads are described as follows:

Torx screws: (E..) for external Torx, (T..) for internal Torx.
Hexagon-head bolts (internal and external hexagon): Wrench size (a/f)

Start the engine and let it heat up.
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.
Raise the vehicle.
→ WM 4X00IN LIFTING THE VEHICLE .
Remove rear wheels.
Socket-Wrench Insert P300 should be used to avoid damaging the rims.

→ 44051900 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WHEEL .
CAUTION:
Hot components
- Risk of burns
→ Wear personal protective gear.
Remove rear silencer.
→ 263319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR SILENCER .
Remove upper part of heat shield.
→ 261219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING HEAT SHIELD .
1. 5.1. Unscrew two external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 12) and remove heat shield.
Remove bar ignition module.
→ WM 282019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING IGNITION COIL .
Remove spark plugs.
→ 287020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SPARK PLUGS - section on "Removing".

Fig 1: Removing Spark Plug
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