Preliminary Work
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- Read out the fault memory.
Refer to WM, 033500 ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS FAULT MEMORY .
- Only for Cabriolet:
Move convertible top into service position.
Refer to the appropriate service information. .
- Disconnect the battery ground line and cover battery terminals or battery.
270619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING BATTERY/VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Drain coolant.
- Drain refrigerant.
Refer to WM, 870317 DRAINING AND FILLING REFRIGERANT R1234YF
- Loosen rear wheel bolts/central bolts (do not unscrew fully).
- Remove charge-air cooler.
- Remove struts.