Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

• Centre guide - T10093-

• Adapter - T10467-

Removing

• Hold the bonnet tight with suitable workshop equipment.
• Remove the lower soundproofing of the engine .
• Remove bumper cover (front).
• Remove filler necks from washer fluid reservoir, to do this: slide necks in -direction of arrow a-.
• Clip out the support in the -direction of arrow b-.

• Release clip -1- and remove air hose.

Note The configuration of the air supply ducts may vary depending on the engine version.

• Undo the screws -2- from both sides.
• Unclip the retaining clips of the air duct at lock carrier and detach.
• Clip out and disconnect the plug connector of the bonnet contact switch - F266- .

Separate the cable for opening the bonnet from the coupling sleeve. To do so, proceed as follows:

• If fitted, clip out the cover for the coupling sleeve.

• Clip out cable -1- and -3- in -the direction of arrow a- from the coupling sleeve -2-.
• Turn cable -3- 90º in the direction of arrow -b-.
• Clip cable -3- out of the socket of cable -1- by turning in the -direction of arrow c-.
• Unclip the connectors of the horn.
• Undo and remove the plug connector of the ambient temperature sensor - G17- .
• Unclip the electrical connectors of the main headlights.
• Move wiring harness clear on lock carrier.
• Clip out and remove the plug connector of the coolant temperature sender .

• Remove fuse -1-, press down in -the direction of the arrow- and disconnect the connector of the -2- crash sensor.

• Remove screws -1-.

• Unscrew the bolts -1- with their adjustment sleeve.
• Remove screws -2-.

• Remove screws -1-.

• Unscrew the screws -1- and attach the centre guide - T10093- on both sides.

• Remove screws -2-.

• Pull the lock carrier forwards.
• Install an adapter - T10467- on each side in the outer apertures of the longitudinal member. Press the adapter down using moderate pressure.

• Secure the lock member assembly. For this, install one of the previously inspected and approved screws in each of the threaded bores in the adapter-Arrows-. Tighten down the screws using moderate pressure.

fitting

Fit in reverse order from removal, remembering the following:

• Checking panel gaps.
• Perform basic setting of headlights, if installed.

Continuation only for vehicles with adaptive cruise control unit - J428-

• Calibrate adaptive cruise control.