Notes
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow
IMPORTANT: Risk of injury!
Drain the air spring system before carrying out any work on the air supply unit,
air pipes and air spring struts! Danger of injury if this instruction is not
complied with!
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove REAR BUMPER TRIM
Detach ventilation line (1) in direction of arrow from air supply unit.
Unclip ventilation line (1) from holders.
Fig. 139: Locating Air Supply
Necessary preliminary work
Check TIMING
Remove left INLET AND EXHAUST ADJUSTMENT UNIT
Release screw (1).
NOTE: Guide rail is loose from cylinder head.
Fig. 51: Identifying Screw Of Guide Rail
Release bolts (1) at front from cylinder head.
Fig. 52: Identifying Bolt On Front Cylinder Head
Releas
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
protection)
Necessary preliminary work
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD.
Drain coolant for charge air cooler.
Remove right intake duct.
Remove RIGHT TENSION STRUT.
IMPORTANT: Follow INSTRU