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Lock Carrier Service Position






Lock Carrier Service Position

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Guide rod (T10093)

Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

Performing Service Position

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

2.0 Liter

- Remove air channel from lock carrier - 1 -.

2.5 Liter

- Remove air channel from lock carrier - 1 -. Refer to

- Disengage release for hood release in coupling. Refer to => [ Disconnecting Hood Release Cable ] Disconnecting Hood Release Cable.

- In vehicles with charge air cooler, disconnect pressure hoses.

- Unscrew signal horn - 4 - with bracket on right side of longitudinal member.

- Disconnect connector from High Pressure Sensor (G65).

- Unscrew bolts - 3 - at left and right longitudinal members.

- Screw in guide rod (T10093) at left and right longitudinal members.

- Remove screws - 2 - at left and right on top of lock carrier - 1 -.

- Lock carrier - 1 - can be pulled toward front on guide rod (T10093).

If necessary, upper coolant hose can be disconnected from cooler, to do so the coolant must be drained first.

2.0 Liter

- Disconnect upper coolant hose from cooler.

2.5 Liter

- Disconnect upper coolant hose from cooler.





Resetting Service Position

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

- Align lock carrier at longitudinal members and between fenders.

Make sure that pressure hoses for charge air cooler are re-connect correctly.

Hoses and lines must be pinched.

Re-fill with coolant If necessary.

2.0 Liter

- Fill cooling system.

2.5 Liter

- Fill cooling system.

Disconnecting Pressure Hoses

- Disengage connector coupling - 1 - and disconnect pressure hose - 2 - in - direction of arrow - from coupling.





When reconnecting pressure hoses, make sure that connector couplings engage audibly.