Preliminary Work

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The engine must be supported on the body in order to remove the front axle, oil guide housing, oil pump or similar components.

Remove engine cover.
> WM, 108319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ENGINE COVER (DESIGN COVER) (V6 TURBO)
Remove front trim panels.
> 700219 REMOVING AND REINSTALLING FRONT TRIM PANEL (ENGINE COMPARTMENT)
If used: Remove torque support.
> 103719 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TORQUE SUPPORT
Loosen fuse box in the engine compartment.
1. 4.1 Unscrew screws -1- .
2. 4.2 Swivel fuse box -2- aside.
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Fuse box in engine compartment
Disconnect moulded hoses at the top on the charge-air cooler.
> WM, 214319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CHARGE-AIR COOLER (V6 MONOTURBO)
Other preliminary work may be required, depending on engine type.