Loosening Lock Carrier

1. 1.1. Pull rubber cover on the right -1-  up and off.
   Fig 2: Pulling Rubber Cover On Right

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2. 1.2. Pull rubber cover on the left -2-  up and off.
   Fig 3: Pulling Rubber Cover On Left

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→ Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

→ A voltage supply (e.g. battery charger) must not be connected to the external power supply/jump-lead starting terminals.

→ Disconnect the battery and insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier is avoided.

→ Wait 1 minute after disconnecting the battery.

→ Only pull off connector on the triggering unit after the waiting time has elapsed.

→ Make sure that no foreign objects are located in front of the airbag unit during installation.

→ Replace damaged parts during removal.

→ Always position airbag units so that the blow-out opening faces upwards, e.g. crest on driver's airbag.

→ Do not position anything on the airbag units.

→ If removed for an extended period, the airbag units must be stored in a safe place.

→ Airbag units must not come into contact with grease, oil, detergents, liquids, or similar substances.

→ Do not expose airbag units to temperatures above 90°.

→ Do not remove the short-circuit spring on the plug-in contacts.

→ Ignition and preparations may only be carried out by skilled staff, supervised by a second responsible person.

→ Before disposal, the airbag unit must be rendered harmless by electrical ignition performed in accordance with all precautionary measures, thereby preventing it from being used incorrectly.

Turbo only 

1. 2.1. Unclip airbag sensor wire harness -14-  .
   Fig 4: Removing Airbag Sensor Wire Harness

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2. 2.2. Slide the side air guide -15-  outwards and remove it.
   Fig 5: Sliding Side Air Guide Outwards

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Fig 6: Identifying Fastening Screws (5)

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1. 3.1. Unscrew fastening screws on both sides of the vehicle.

Fig 7: Identifying Service Fastening Screws (4)

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1. 4.1. Screw in service fastening screws on both sides of the vehicle and tighten by hand.

Fig 8: Identifying Fastening Screws (5)

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1. 5.1. Unscrew the fastening screws on both sides of the vehicle.

Fig 9: Identifying Fastening Screws (6 And 7)

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1. 6.1. Unscrew fastening screws on both sides of the vehicle.

1. 7.1. Loosen the air guide at the air cleaner housing -8-  .
   Fig 10: Loosening Air Guide At Air Cleaner Housing

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1. 8.1. Disconnect electric plug connection -9-  on the left side of the vehicle. Release the lock and pull off the connector.
   Fig 11: Disconnecting Electric Plug Connection On Left Side Of Vehicle

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Turbo only 

1. 9.1. Unscrew fastening screws -16-  .
2. 9.2. Remove spacers -17-  .
   Fig 12: Removing Spacers

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1. 10.1. → WM 631519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT APRON

Fig 13: Pulling Lock Carrier Into Service Position

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1. 11.1. To prevent damage to accessories, pull the lock carrier forward evenly on both sides.