Preliminary Work

Information 

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1. Drain refrigerant.

   → WM, 870317 DRAINING AND FILLING REFRIGERANT R1234YF

   → WM, 870317 DRAINING AND FILLING REFRIGERANT R134A

2. Disconnect the battery ground strap.

   → 270619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING BATTERY

3. Remove front trim panel (engine compartment).

   → WM, 700219 REMOVING AND REINSTALLING FRONT TRIM PANEL (ENGINE COMPARTMENT)

4. Remove engine cover.

   → 108319 Removing and installing engine cover (Design Cover) (V8 biturbo) 

   → 108319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ENGINE COVER (DESIGN COVER) (V6 BITURBO) 

5. Loosen intake scoops -1-  .
   1. 5.1 Open screw-type clamps -2-  and pull off intake scoops.

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   Intake scoop

6. V8 Turbo only: 
   1. 6.1 Remove air-cleaner cowl -1-  .

      → 242719 REMOVING AND INSTALLING AIR-CLEANER COWL

   2. 6.2 Loosen screw-type clamps -3-  and remove cowl.

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   Air-cleaner cowl

7. Remove air guide -1-  at the radiator frame.
   1. 7.1 Loosen clips -2-  .
   2. 7.2 Remove air guide by pulling it upwards.

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   Air guide at top of radiator frame

8. Remove front wheel housing liners.

   → Removing and installing front wheel housing liner

   WARNING: Refrigerant 

   • Danger of freezing 

     → Avoid contact with refrigerant.

     → Wear personal protective gear.

     → Observe the safety regulations for working on air-conditioned vehicles and handling refrigerant.

     → Observe the safety regulations for extraction and filling systems.

     → Observe the instructions for repairing air-conditioning systems and storing spare parts.

   NOTE: Opened refrigerant system for repairs. 

   • Moisture penetrated into the refrigerant system. 
   • Risk of contaminating the refrigerant circuit. 
   • Risk of saturation and irreparable damage to desiccator. 
   • Irreparable damage to the desiccator can damage the compressor and evaporator. 

     → The desiccator must be replaced if the air humidity is high and if the refrigerant circuit is left open for a long time.

   Information 

   • Open connections and lines must be closed off using suitable stoppers or caps. 
9. Disconnect air-conditioning lines -1-  and -2-  at the condenser.
   1. 9.1 Loosen and unscrew screws -3-  using > VAS 6928 - socket wrench set, 39-piece  .

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   Air-conditioning lines on radiator (shown without front apron)

   WARNING: Working with ATF 

   • Possible danger of injury or damage (e.g. swollen hoses, skin irritation, danger of slipping, etc.) 

   
   → Before lines are opened, place a cloth underneath them!
   → Components that come into contact with ATF must be cleaned IMMEDIATELY with water!
   → Take appropriate protective measures (protective clothing, safety goggles, oil binding material)
   → Collect emerging ATF!
   WARNING: Hot fluid 

   • Danger of scalding 

     → Let the fluid cool down.

     → Wear personal protective gear.

   Information 

   • Open connections and lines must be closed off using suitable stoppers or caps. 
10. Loosen ATF lines at the ATF cooler.

    → WM, 386219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ATF COOLING LINE (REAR SECTION)

    1. 10.1 Unscrew screw and disconnect lines.
    2. 10.2 Collect emerging oil.
11. Remove exhaust system.

    → 260119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM

12. Remove rear cardan shaft.

    → 393519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR CARDAN SHAFT

13. Loosen moulded hose -1-  at the bottom on both sides of the charge-air cooler.
    1. 13.1 Loosen screw-type clamp -bottom arrow -  and pull off pressure hose.

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    Moulded hose from turbocharger to charge-air cooler

14. Drain coolant.

    → 193817 DRAINING AND FILLING COOLANT