The following steps should always be carried out in the specified order before working in the engine compartment :

Park the vehicle on a level and stable surface.

Depress and hold the brake pedal until the engine has stopped.

Switch on the electronic parking brake Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking .

Select the neutral position or move the selector lever to P Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .

Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Starting and stopping the engine Engine and ignition Ignition see Engine and ignition_0 .

Allow the engine to cool sufficiently.

Children and other people should be kept well away from the engine compartment.

Ensure that the vehicle cannot roll away unexpectedly.

WARNING
Preparing the vehicle for working in the engine compartment
Opening and closing the bonnetAssembly overview - brake pedal, LHD vehicles
Note
The handbrake pedal travel must not be restricted by
additional floor coverings.
Do not lubricate or grease the pivot pin. The pivot pin must
remain dry.
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Removing and installing fuel delivery unit/fuel gauge sender, vehicles with
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Wrench -T10202-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
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Assembly overview – special add-on parts, “R”
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Front bumper cover
“R”
→ Chapter
2 -
Emblems on radiator grille
“R”
→ Chapter
3 -
Rear lettering
“R”
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