Service Position, Implementing 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:VAG1331
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200 Nm:VAG1332

Moving into Service Position

NOTE:

The lock carrier is a safety related 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, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (CONVERTIBLE) .

-- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the cable from the cable coupling. Refer to RELEASE CABLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bracket next to the left and right headlamps. Refer to OVERVIEW - GUIDES AND BRACKETS .

-- If the vehicle has a charge air cooler, remove the pressure hoses. Refer to CHARGE AIR COOLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [CPLA, CPPA, CPKA, CPRA] (CONVERTIBLE) .

-- 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 retaining 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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-- Instead of the bolts, install the :T10093 into the holes in the left and right longitudinal member.

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 onto the :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 :T10467 in the left and right threaded holes on the longitudinal member.

-- Secure the lock carrier with attachments -1- on the :T10467 with the original bolts -2-.

Service Position, Resetting

Install in reverse order of removal.

-- Align the lock carrier and its attachments on the longitudinal members and between the fenders. Refer to Body Gap Dimensions; Body Front .

NOTE:

Make sure that the charge air cooler pressure hoses are reinstalled correctly.

The hoses and lines must not be pinched.

Overview - Charge Air System. Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR SYSTEM [CPLA, CPPA, CPKA, CPRA] (CONVERTIBLE) .