Preliminary Work

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Information

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Drain refrigerant.
> WM, 870317 DRAINING AND FILLING REFRIGERANT R1234YF - Coupe or WM, 870317 DRAINING AND FILLING REFRIGERANT R1234YF - Wagon

> WM, 870317 DRAINING AND FILLING REFRIGERANT R134A - Coupe or WM, 870317 DRAINING AND FILLING REFRIGERANT R134A - Wagon
Disconnect the battery ground strap.
> 270619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING BATTERY
Remove front trim panel (engine compartment).
> WM, 700219 REMOVING AND REINSTALLING FRONT TRIM PANEL (ENGINE COMPARTMENT) - Coupe or WM, 700219 REMOVING AND REINSTALLING FRONT TRIM PANEL (ENGINE COMPARTMENT) - Wagon
Remove engine cover.
> 108319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ENGINE COVER (DESIGN COVER) (V8 BITURBO)

> Refer to the appropriate Service Information for Removing and installing engine cover (design cover) (V6 biturbo)
Loosen intake scoops -1- .
1. 5.1 Open screw-type clamps -2- and pull off intake scoops.
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Intake scoop
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
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
Remove front wheel housing liners.
> WM, 505619 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.
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.
Loosen ATF lines at the ATF cooler.
> 386219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LINE FOR ATF COOLING
1. 10.1 Unscrew screw and disconnect lines.
2. 10.2 Collect emerging oil.
Remove exhaust system.
> 260119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM
Remove rear cardan shaft.
> 393519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR CARDAN SHAFT
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
Drain coolant.
> 193817 DRAINING AND FILLING COOLANT