Preliminary Work

Open the rear lid.
Cabriolet vehicles: More convertible top into service position.
> Refer to appropriate Service Information
Remove charge air cooler.
214319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CHARGE-AIR COOLER
WARNING:
Danger of objects or loads falling down
- Risk of squashing or crushing
  → Secure components to prevent them from falling down.
Information
- When lowering, the engine must not rest on the rear axle cross member.
Information
- It may only be supported over a large area at the oil pan.
- Localised loading is not permitted.
Remove intake-air distributor, side 4-6.
244619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE-AIR DISTRIBUTOR