Preliminary Work
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- Remove front underbody cover (rear section).
> WM, 519219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COVER FOR FRONT UNDERBODY - information on "Removing"
- Remove footwell outlet vent on driver's side.
> 805519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT FOOTWELL OUTLET VENT - information on "Removing"
- Remove A-pillar trim panel (lower part)
> 70571901 REMOVING AND INSTALLING A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (LOWER PART) - information on "Removing"
- Loosen floor covering on driver's side and press it to the rear.
> 704119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT FLOOR COVERING - informaiton on "Removing"
- Move driver seat as far as it will go to the rear.
- Adjust steering wheel as far as possible downwards to the rear. To do this, use the full adjustment range of the steering column adjustment.
- 6.1 Switch off ignition.
- Turn wheels to straight-ahead position.
- Secure steering wheel against unintentional turning with wheels in straight-ahead position.