Loosening Lock Carrier

Unscrew screws -1- and remove reinforcement.

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Removing reinforcement
Loosen clamps -1- and pull air ducts -2- off the air cleaner housing.

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Loosening clamps
Disconnect electric plug connection at microswitch for lid lock.
Release and disconnect electric plug connections -1 and 2- on the charge-air coolers at the left and right.

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Releasing and pulling off electric plug connection
Unscrew screws -2- and remove headlight mounting -3- at the left and right.

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Removing headlight mounting
Secure radiator assembly on the vehicle to prevent it from falling down.
Unscrew screws -1- at the left and right on the radiator assembly -2- .

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Loosening radiator assembly
Unclip lock -1- on radiator assembly at the left and right.

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Removing fuse
Loosen screws -1- on the lock carrier at the left and right.

Fig 1: Lock Carrier Component Location
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Loosening lock carrier
Loosen screws -1- on the front bumper at the left and right.

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Detaching bumper
Pull the lock carrier forward.
1. 11.1 Pull lock carrier on transverse strut forward. When moving the lock carrier, make sure that the hoses and lines are not overstrained. Disconnect them beforehand if necessary.
2. 11.2 The maximum distance between the lock carrier and front bracket must not exceed 80 mm on both sides. Otherwise, the hydraulic and refrigerant lines will be overstrained.