Part 2
Electric engine block heater, 230V, 5 cyl
Installing the front intake (C70) 2010-
- Clean the bumper cover where the wing template is to be positioned.
- Wipe dry.
- Find the template for C70 MY 2010 in the installation instructions. Cut it out following the dotted lines.
- Position the templates following the curves of the surface between the lower grille and panel for the fog lamps and tape it according to the image.
- Take a sharp knife. First make a thin cut along the edges of the inside of the template. This provides a groove to follow. Then cut carefully out of the bumper cover.
Note! Cut carefully. It is easy to slip with the knife and move outside the template.
- Remove the template.
- Install the protective cover for the front engine block heater socket from the kit. Check that it aligns. Adjust the hole using a knife or file as necessary.
- Smooth off the hole edges. Remove any swarf.
- Remove the left and right-hand front wheels.
- Remove the five screws holding the bumper cover in the wing liner on the left and right-hand sides.
- Remove the nut holding the left-hand fender liner to the front member.
- Bend the front edge of the left-hand fender liner up over the brake calliper.
- Remove the covers for the nozzles for the headlamp washers on the right and left-hand sides. Carefully grip the cover. Pull the cover out until the catch becomes accessible.
- Carefully pull the hook to the side and remove the cover. Repeat on the other side.
- Press in the centre of the clips (1) and remove them. Remove the screws (2).
- Detach the right and left-hand ends of the bumper.
- Grip the bumper from the inside and pull it forward in order to detach the two holders under the headlamps.
- Remove the bumper, unplug the connectors for the fog lamps and place the bumper on a surface that does not damage the paintwork.
Hint: Removal of the bumper is facilitated if carried out by two people.
- Press the protective cover (from the kit) into place in the hole cut in the bumper shell.
- Insert the cable for the front engine block heater socket together with the ground lead from the kit through the protective cover.
A
Illustration A
- Install the mounting and nut from the kit. Connect the connector to the front engine block heater socket. Use the connector as a counterhold when tightening.
Illustration B
- Turn the front intake connector so that the cover opens outwards to the side.
- Tighten the front engine block heater socket to the bumper shell.
B
- Remove the screws holding the engine splash guard and remove the guard.
Installing the front intake, applies to the C30
- Use isopropanol P/N 1161721 to clean the bumper shell where the cutting template for the front engine block heater socket is to be secured.
- Wipe dry.
- Find the template for the C30 in the installation instructions. Cut it out following the dotted lines.
Illustration A
- Position the template in the corner of the bumper cover embossing and align it against the upper edge of the right-hand edge.
Illustration B
- Tape the template to the bumper cover.
- Take a sharp knife. First make a thin cut along the edges of the inside of the template. This provides a groove to follow. Then cut carefully out of the bumper cover.
Note! Cut carefully. It is easy to slip with the knife and move outside the template.
- Remove the template.
- Install the protective cover for the front engine block heater socket from the kit. Check that it aligns. Adjust the hole using a knife or file as necessary.
- Smooth off the hole edges. Remove any swarf.
- Remove the seven screws from the engine splash guard.
- Remove the left and right-hand front wheels.
- Remove the four screws holding the bumper cover in the wing liner on the left and right-hand sides.
- Remove the nut holding the left-hand fender liner to the front member.
- Bend the front edge of the left-hand fender liner up over the brake calliper.
- Push in the centre of the five clips (1). Remove the clips.
- Remove the two screws (2).
Illustration A
- Remove the covers for the nozzles for the headlamp washers on the right and left-hand sides. Carefully grip the cover. Pull the cover out until the catch becomes accessible.
Illustration B
- Press the catch up. Remove the cover. Do not damage the painted surfaces or the washer nozzles.
Illustration A
- Apply a piece of tape to the panel of the wing edge to protect it.
- Carefully pry off the corner of the bumper cover using a weatherstrip tool until the three hooks on the inside release.
Illustration B
- Remove the bumper cover with air baffle by grasping the ends and pulling forwards until the remaining hooks under the lamps release.
Note! Get help from a colleague for this procedure.
- Disconnect the connectors for the fog lamps or parking assistance if applicable.
- Remove the pieces of tape from the edges of the wing.
- Press the protective cover (from the kit) into place in the hole cut in the bumper shell.
- Insert the cable for the front engine block heater socket together with the ground lead from the kit through the protective cover.
Illustration A
- Install the mounting and nut from the kit. Connect the connector to the front engine block heater socket. Use the connector as a counterhold when tightening.
Illustration B
- Turn the connector for the front engine block heater socket so that the cover opens backwards. Tighten the front engine block heater socket to the bumper cover.
Installing the front intake, applies to the C30 2010-
- Remove the front wheels.
- Remove the screws from in the right and left fender liner and the plastic nut in the left fender liner.
- Carefully pry off the panel at the lower edge and remove it. Place to one side. A new one can be found in the kit.
A
- Take a new panel, front intake cable with washer and nut from the kit.
Note! The washer must be positioned as illustrated.
- Insert the cable and ground lead through to the engine heater. Ensure the connector is turned so that the cover's sides are parallel with the plates in the panel and that the cover opens from the panel's left-hand side (Image B).
- Tighten the connector.
B
- Insert the cable through the oval smaller hole on the rear of the panel.
- Press the panel into place.
Applies to all car models where the bumper cover is removed
- Reinstall the bumper cover. Use the five clips and the two screws at the top edge. Ensure that the air baffle is correctly positioned in its mounting.
- Press in so that the clips under the headlamps fasten.
- Reconnect the connectors for the fog lamps and parking assistance if applicable.
Hint: Installation of the bumper is facilitated if carried out by two people.
Cable routing
- Install three clips from the kit on the panel edge on the underside of the left front member.
- Route the front intake cable from the front edge of the washer fluid reservoir, along the bottom edge of the front member and over the drive shaft. Route the cable a bit into the engine compartment.
- Press the cable into the previously installed clips.
- Clamp the cable to the brake pipe using the double clamp (1) from the kit.
- Take a double clamp from the kit (similar to the previous step). Clamp the cable at the lower of the two horizontal brake pipes in the top edge of the bulkhead.
- Clamp the cable in the hole in the bracket for the front left radiator mounting. Use a tie strap (1) from the kit.
- Drill a -4 mm (5/32) hole for the ground lead, on the outside of the left-hand front member, approximately as illustrated.
- Treat the edges of the holes using a rust-proofing agent.
- Secure the ground lead in the drilled hole. Use the screw and toothed washer from the kit.
- Affix the excess length of ground lead at the existing clips.
- Install three clips from the kit on the front edge of the panel above the windscreen wiper motor.
- Guide the cable up to the top of the engine compartment to the position illustrated.