Service Position, Implementing

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Perform the following:

-- Remove the left and right bolts -3- on the back of the headlamp.

Fig 1: Removing 3 Rear Headlamp Screws

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Fig 2: Removing Front Bumper Cover

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

-- Disconnect the cable from the cable coupling, refer to HOOD CABLE, DISCONNECTING .

-- If the vehicle has a charge air cooler, disconnect the pressure hoses, refer to PRESSURE HOSES .

-- Remove only one bolt -4- from the left and right longitudinal members.

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

-- Remove the remaining bolts -4- in the left and right longitudinal members.

Have a second technician hold the hood and support rod.

-- Remover the upper left and right bolts -3- from the brackets -2-.

-- Pull the lock carrier and attachments -1- forward approximately 10 cm on the Guide Pins T10093 -arrows-. Be careful of the wires on the lock carrier. Disconnect the connectors if necessary.