Brake Lamp Switch -F-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, WITH 4-CYLINDER DIESEL ENGINE: Removing

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-- Remove engine cover near in direction of -arrows-.

Fig 1: Engine Cover

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-- Observe the given sequence -1 through 4-.

-- Reach under the engine cover as far as possible.

CAUTION:

The bracket for attaching the engine cover to the cylinder head could break if removed incorrectly. Always follow these steps to remove the engine cover.

-- Loosen the hose clamp -4-.

Fig 2: Identifying Mass Airflow Sensor -G70- Connector -1-, Vacuum Line -2-, Bolt -3- And Clamp -4-

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-- Press the release buttons and remove the crankshaft housing ventilation hose -1- from the cylinder head cover.

Fig 3: Identifying Release Buttons

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-- Disconnect the connector from the crankcase ventilation hose -1-.

-- Free up the vacuum hoses -arrows-.

-- Remove the bolt -2-.

-- Turn the air guide pipe to the rear and remove it.

-- If equipped, remove bolt -arrow-.

Fig 4: Identifying Turbocharger Warm Air Connection

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-- Unclip and remove the prewarming pipe -1- from the bracket.

-- Release and disconnect the connector -1-.

Fig 5: Brake Lamp Switch

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-- Remove the screw -2- from the brake master cylinder.

-- Remove the Brake Lamp Switch -F- -3- from under the brake master cylinder and up from the clip -4-.