Heating Element (PTC) 3 -Z132-, Removing And Installing: Removing

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If the Cooling System Service Machine - TEXA :VAS 531 011 is used to finish filling the cooling system, then it is sufficient to clamp off the coolant hoses.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of fatal injury due to high voltage.

Electrocution by direct contact or electric arc can cause severe bodily injury or fatal injury.

- Have a high-voltage technician (HVT) or a high-voltage expert (HVE) de-energize the high-voltage system.

-- Refer to [For engine(s) EBRA] High-Voltage System, De-Energizing .

-- Remove the heater and A/C unit air intake housing. Refer to Heater and A/C Unit Air Intake Housing, Removing and Installing .

Finish filling the cooling system using the Cooling System Service Machine - TEXA :VAS 531 011 .

-- Clamp off the coolant hoses -2- using the Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm :3094 .

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-- Disconnect the clamps -3- and remove the coolant hoses -2-.

Finish filling the cooling system using the Cooling System Charge Kit :VAS 6096 .

-- Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING .

-- Disconnect the clamps -3- and remove the coolant hoses -2-.

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Continuation for all vehicles

-- Remove the nut -2-.

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-- Remove the potential equalization cable -3-.

-- Unclip the bracket -5-.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1- and -4-.

-- Loosen the connector -2- from the bracket -1-.

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-- Disconnect the clip -3- of the coolant hose -5- from the bracket.

-- Remove the bolts -4-.

-- Remove the Heating Element (PTC) 3 -Z132- -1-.