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Removal and Replacement






Lock Carrier with Attachments






1 Bumper Impact Member

Bumper cover removed.

Remove screws - 3 - to remove crossmember.

To remove impact absorber, remove screw - 2 - and - 7 -.

2 Bolt

60 Nm

3 Bolt

22 Nm

4 Lock Carrier

Removal:

- Disconnect battery.

- Remove the front bumper. Refer to => [ Front Bumper ] Front Bumper.

- Loosen wheel housing in area of bolting point to bumper. Refer to => [ Front Wheel Housing Liners ] Service and Repair.

- Remove screws on lower noise insulation. Refer to => [ Noise Insulation Overview ] Noise Insulation Overview.

- Remove seal on lock carrier and transition to fender. Refer to => [ Hood Seal ] Service and Repair.

- Remove the headlamp.

- Disconnect release at connector station. Refer to => [ Cable Coupling ] Service and Repair.

- On vehicles with charge air cooler, pressure hoses must also be disconnected.

- Remove bolts - 4 - and - 3 -.

- Remove screws - 2 - from longitudinal member.

When installing lock carrier, wiring must not be pinched or kinked.

Adjust headlamps after installing.

5 Metal Screw

3 Nm

6 Bolt

25 Nm