NOTE: Certain weather conditions can lead to fogging on the inside of the
headlight
lens.
This is not necessarily a fault that requires replacement of the
headlight.
Permissible fogging. Headlight
Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM
Vehicles with auxiliary radiator:
Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER
Lever out expanding rivets (1) on engine compartment lid seal (2).
Fig. 46: Identifying Expanding Rivets
WARNING: Version with xenon headlights:
Danger to life due to high voltage!
Therefore disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (control u
1.1 Working with aluminium dust
Wear a fine dust mask.
E52 only: Use an explosion-proof extractor system (refer to Service
Information 5 01 00 532).
Note national regulations.
1.2 Removing sealant
Hydrochloric acid is created when PVC sealing material is heated to
temperatures in excess o
General information
Only add engine oil when the message is displayed
in the instrument cluster. The quantity to
be added is indicated in the message shown on
the Control Display.
Only add suitable types of engine oil.
Safely park the vehicle and switch off drive-ready
state before adding engine o