Preliminary Work

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Remove engine guard.
> 108019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ENGINE GUARD
Drain engine oil. For details, see > 170117 CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER .
Remove front wire assembly from the oil pan for PDCC.

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Removing line bracket for PDCC lines
Remove front-axle carrier. Pay attention to the PDCC cable connections when doing so.
> 400619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT-AXLE CARRIER

. Engine carrier remains fitted on the longitudinal members.