Service Position, Performing And Resetting: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Guide Pins T10093
Adapters for Service Position T10467
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50 Nm VAG 1331
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200 Nm VAG 1332

Move Lock Carrier Into Service Position

NOTE:

The lock carrier is a safety-relevant component. For this reason it cannot be serviced.

Replace the lock carrier if it is damaged.

-- Remove the left and right headlamps, refer to HEADLAMP .

-- Remove the front bumper cover, refer to FRONT BUMPER COVER .

-- Disconnect the cable from the cable coupling, refer to HOOD RELEASE CABLE COUPLING, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING .

-- Remove the mount next to the left and right headlamps, refer to GUIDES AND BRACKETS OVERVIEW .

-- If the vehicle has a charge air cooler, remove the pressure hoses, refer to CHARGE AIR COOLER .

-- Remove the foam piece -1- and tape -2- from the bumper beam carrier -3-.

Fig 1: Identifying Foam Piece, Tape And Bumper Beam Carrier

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NOTE: The molded foam part -1- is installed only for certain markets.

-- Remove the right and left bolts -1- on the lock carrier bracket -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts And Lock Carrier Bracket

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-- Only remove the bolts -1- for the lock carrier -2- on the left and right longitudinal member.

Fig 3: Identifying Guide Pins T10093

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-- Install a Guide Pins T10093 into the holes in the left and right longitudinal member where the bolts were.

Have a second technician hold the hood and support rod.

-- Remove the remaining bolts -3- for the lock carrier -2- on the left and right longitudinal members.

-- Pull the lock carrier with attachments -1- forward on the Guide Pins T10093 -arrow-. Be careful of the wires on the lock carrier. Disconnect the connectors if necessary.

Fig 4: Identifying Lock Carrier With Attachments

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-- Install the Adapters for Service Position T10467 in the left and right threaded holes on the longitudinal member.

-- Secure the lock carrier with attachments -1- on the Adapters for Service Position T10467 with the original bolts -2-.