Engine Cover, Removing And Installing: Notes

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Remove the Engine Cover

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CAUTION:

Risk of scalding due to hot heat shield.

It is possible to burn hands.

- Let the engine cool.

-- Carefully pull the engine cover off the retaining pins one after the other in direction of -arrows-. Do not pull sharply on the engine cover or pull it to one side.

Remove the Heat Shield.

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-- Remove the ball pins -arrows- and then remove the heat shield -1-.

Installing

CAUTION:

Fire hazard and risk of damage due to a missing heat shield/engine cover.

- Never close the hood if the heat shield and engine cover are not installed.

- Never start the engine or move the vehicle if the heat shield/engine cover are missing and the hood is closed.

-- To prevent damage to the engine cover, do not hit it with a fist or a tool.

-- Position the engine cover, while doing so, pay attention to the oil filler tube.

-- Press the grommet of the engine cover onto the ball pins, first on the left side, then on the right side.