Lock Carrier with Attachments
Lock Carrier with Attachments
On vehicles with distance regulation (ACC), observe the following.
If crossmember is removed and re-installed or changes are made to ACC bracket, distance regulation adjustment must be carried out.
1 - Combination screw
• Only accessible after removing noise insulation => [ Removing Mounting Point On Reinforcement Plate ].
• 10 Nm
2 - Combination screw
• 10 Nm
3 - Combination screw
• 10 Nm
4 - Lock carrier
• Removal:
• Remove bumper. Refer to => [ Front Bumper ] Service and Repair.
• Remove noise insulation. Refer to => [ Noise Insulation Assembly Overview ] Noise Insulation Assembly Overview.
• Disengage release for hood lock.
• Remove engine cover - 2 - and - 3 -.
• Remove intake air duct between lock carrier and air cleaner housing at lock carrier.
• Disconnect electrical connections.
• Drain engine coolant and disconnect coolant pipes => [ Disconnect Upper Coolant Hose ] and => [ Disconnect Lower Coolant Hose ].
• Remove condenser from water cooler only (do not disconnect lines)
• Secure A/C system condenser using wire, for example, to the front wheel.
• Do not hang condenser on lines. Condenser lines should not be pinched under any circumstances.
• Disconnect hoses to hydraulic oil cooler.
• Remove hydraulic oil cooler => [ Disconnect Hydraulic Oil Cooler ]
• Hydraulic oil cooler line should not be pinched under any circumstances.
• If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, disconnect lines leading to the ATF cooler.
• On vehicles with charge air cooling remove air intake duct hose.
• Remove seal for left and right front flap at juncture of fender at lock carrier - 1 -.
• Remove the bolts - 5 -.
• A second mechanic is needed to hold the lock carrier - 1 -.
• Remove the bolts - 4 -.
• Pull lock carrier toward front.
• Installing:
• Reverse order of removal.
• The headlamps must be adjusted again.
• Adjusting:
• Lock carrier - 1 - must be aligned between the fenders.
• When fenders and front bumper are replaced, they must adjusted in conjunction with lock carrier.
5 - Combination screw
• 50 Nm
6 - Hex head bolt
• 20 Nm
7 - Hex nut
•
8 - Cross member
• Remove bumper cover before removal.
• To remove, remove hex head screws and detach cross member from impact absorbers.
Removing Mounting Point On Reinforcement Plate
- Remove the noise insulation.
- Remove TORX bolt - arrow -.
- When installing lock carrier, tighten fastener to 10 Nm.
Disconnect Upper Coolant Hose
- Pull out retainer for coolant line connecting flange at top of radiator and remove connecting flange.
Disconnect Lower Coolant Hose
- Pull out retainer for coolant line connecting flange at bottom of radiator and remove connecting flange.
- Bleed the coolant system.
Disconnect Hydraulic Oil Cooler
Vehicles with Impact Absorbers Assembly Overview
• The assembly overview only shows parts that are different from vehicles without impact absorbers.
1 Cross member
2 Hex nut
3 Hex head bolt
• 20 Nm
4 Flange nut
• Secures impact absorber in lock carrier in preassembly
• 10 Nm
5 Combination screw
• 50 Nm
6 Right shock absorber
• USA only.
7 Left shock absorber
8 Lock carrier
9 Left reinforcement plate
10 Right reinforcement plate
11 Combination screw
• 10 Nm