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Applies to: vehicles with xenon headlights
The air cleaner housing has to be removed in order to access the right headlight.
For access to the left or right turn signal, the trim panel -A- above the radiator grille must be removed Fig. 1. If you want to access the right all-weather light, the air cleaner housing -C- must also be removed Fig. 2.
Removing
Switch off the ignition and the lights.
Open the bonnet.
Take the screwdriver and the interchangeable Torx bit* out of the vehicle tool kit ►Link.
Remove the trim panel -A- above the radiator grille Fig. 1. To do so, pull out the two spreader rivets -1- upwards using the flat-blade side of the screwdriver. Then carefully unhook the trim panel at the radiator grille -2- upwards and remove the panel.
Loosen the securing bolts -3- and -4- Fig. 2.
Release the catches (detail of illustration) and pull the air cowl -B- off the air cleaner housing -C-.
Unfasten the hose clip(s) -5- and pull the air hose -D- off the air cleaner housing -C-.
Depending on the engine version, you may have to pull the fuel line out of the mounting at the air cleaner housing.
Carefully pull the air cleaner housing -C- out upwards.
Installing
Perform all of the above steps in reverse sequence.
Caution!
Please exercise particular care when removing/installing to avoid damage to components.
Note
The layout and procedure may differ slightly on some engine versions. The installation/removal procedure should be adapted as appropriate.