Removing left intake filter housing with left front-end strut
Prerequisite
- Ignition is switched off.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVE THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON TOP .
- Refer to REMOVE THE TOP RIGHT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE RIGHT DME CONTROL UNIT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER PANEL OF THE LEFT DME CONTROL UNIT .
Prerequisite
Acoustic cover removed
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Driving without the strut brace/front-end strut or tension strut is not permitted.
Driving without the strut brace/front-end strut or tension strut is not permitted.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Use of an incorrect tool (impact screwdriver) to release and tighten the screws.
Damaged thread.
Use of an incorrect tool (impact screwdriver) to release and tighten the screws.
Damaged thread.
- Only use a standard tool (e.g. reversible ratchet) to release/tighten the screws.
- US version:
Loosen screws (1).
Remove strut (2).
- Unfasten circlip (1).
- Remove screws (arrows).
- Disconnect the upper section (1) of the clean air pipe from the lower part (2) of the clean air pipe.
- Unlock the locks (3).
- Feed out left intake filter housing (4) with left front-end strut in upward direction and remove.


