Removal and Replacement

Lock Carrier Assembly Overview





1 Lock Carrier

• Removing:

- Remove front part. Refer to=> [ Front Part Assembly Overview ] Front Part Assembly Overview.

- Disengage hood release cable at lock and disconnect electrical harness connectors.

- Remove bolts - 3 - and - 4 - and remove bumper carrier - 5 -

- Unscrew radiator and condenser from lock carrier.

- Secure radiator and condenser in engine compartment.

• Do not disengage condenser at lines.

• Condenser lines must not be kinked.

- Remove bolts - 11 -.

- Remove lock carrier with connecting plate and lock.

• Installing:

- Center lock carrier at longitudinal members.

- Adjust headlamps.

2 Bolt

• Qty. 4

• 6 Nm

• For radiator mounting

3 Bolt

• Qty. 4

• Qty. 6 (USA)

• 30 Nm

4 Bolt

• Qty. 4

• 9 Nm

5 Bumper Carrier

• With insulation

6 Pop Rivet

• Qty. 4

7 Insulation

• Bonded using butyl adhesive sealing cord (AKL 450 005 05)

8 Connecting Plate

• Secured to lock carrier using pop rivet

9 Internally Threaded Pop Rivet

• Qty. 2

10 Hood Lock

• Removing and installing, refer to=> [ Hood Lock ] Hood

11 Bolt

• 20 Nm

12 Self-Locking Hex Bolt

• 12 Nm

• When reusing: Clean bolt thread using wire brush and nut thread using tap, coat bolt with locking compound (D 185 400 A2)

13 Radiator and Condenser

14 Radiator Mounting

15 Impact Absorber (USA)

16 Nut (USA)

17 Bolt (USA)