Removing the acoustic cover of the oil sump

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: RAISE THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

WARNING: Heavy component falling down or tipping.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Before lowering or removing the front axle: Secure the engine in the installation position.
For additional information see: SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION

WARNING: Working on 12 V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!

Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
Detach battery ground lead from battery.
For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to battery terminal, the safety battery terminal or the intelligent battery sensor (IBS).
Damaged battery terminals can lead to malfunctions or vehicle electrical system faults.

Detach battery terminal from battery pole by carefully shifting to and fro. Do not pry off using a tool.

Preliminary work

Refer to BRING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVE THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVE THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVE RESONATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SPECIAL TOOL ON THE CYLINDER HEAD .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP .
Refer to REMOVING THE MOUNT OF THE HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVE THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVE THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVE THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT
Refer to REMOVE THE REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVE THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVE THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT REINFORCEMENT STRUT
Refer to DETACHING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE EPS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to UNCLIP THE BRAKE HOSES ON THE FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT .
Refer to DETACHING THE CABLE OF THE WHEEL RPM SENSOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT
Refer to IF INSTALLED: RELEASE LINE FOR THE RIGHT AND LEFT VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSORS .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: DISCONNECT THE PLUG CONNECTIONS OF THE ACTIVE STABILIZER
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVE THE SILENCER OF THE STATIONARY HEATING (ADDITIONAL WORK FRU NO.: 31 11 905) .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to DETACHING COOLANT HOSES FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT
Refer to INSTALL THE ENGINE BRIDGE .
Refer to RELEASING THE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKETS ON ENGINE MOUNTS ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to RAISE THE ENGINE WITH THE ENGINE BRIDGE .
Refer to PREPARE THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
Refer to POSITIONING THE MOBILE LIFTING TABLE .
Refer to DETACH THE SPRING STRUT ON THE WISHBONE ON THE BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to DETACH THE SPRING STRUT ON THE WISHBONE ON THE BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to RELEASE THE SCREWS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to LOWER FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .

Prerequisite

Battery earth leads are disconnected.

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Loosen nut (2) .
Guide the positive battery cable (3) out of the clamp (4) and lay to one side.

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Unlock and loosen the clamps (1) .
Guide out the wiring harness section (2) for the automatic transmission and place it aside.

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Detach all expanding rivets (1) .

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Feed out the acoustic cover (1) toward the rear bottom and remove.

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