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Lock Carrier, Moving Into Service Position






Lock Carrier, Moving into Service Position

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Support tool (3369)

Procedure

- Remove quick-release fasteners - 1 -, remove screws - 2 - and remove noise insulation.





- Remove both front wheels.

- Loosen left and right wheel housing liners in front area.

- Remove front bumper cover.

- Remove cover - 1 - in engine compartment (left side).





- Remove electrical harness connectors - 1 - and - 2 - from bracket.





- Free up wires to lock carrier.

- Remove cover - 1 - in engine compartment (right side).





- Disengage Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve (N80) - 1 - from air guide.





- Remove bolts - arrows -.

- Remove air duct - 2 -.

- Remove left air guide - arrow - in front of auxiliary cooler.





- Remove right air guide - arrow - in front of auxiliary cooler.





- Remove bolts - arrows - at left and right side of bumper.





- Pull off hood seal from lock carrier and fender edges.

- Thread support tool (3369) into empty bores at left and right.





- Remove bolts at impact absorbers - arrows - at left and right.

- Carefully pull lock carrier toward front.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

- Install lock carrier with attachments. Refer to =>
Radiator Support Radiator Support

- Place torque support on rubber buffer for torque support and tighten bolts - arrows -.





- Install front bumper cover.

- Check headlight adjustment.

Tightening Specifications