General information
Moving parts need to begin working together
smoothly.
The following instructions will help you to achieve
a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
During break-in, do not use the
Closing the tailgate
Safety information
Warning
An open tailgate protrudes from the vehicle and
can endanger occupants and other road users
or damage the vehicle in the event of an accident,
braking o
General information
Installation only possible with roof rack.
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Safety information
Warning
When driving with a roof load, for instance with
roof-mounte
Special tools required:
31 5 200
IMPORTANT: During removal Low Profile band clamp (dotted line) is
overstretched and must
not be reused!
Fig. 128: Identifying Clamp
Removing:
Place special tool 31 5 200 on lugs (1, 2).
NOTE: Make sure that the movable piece (3) of the special tool is
placed on
IMPORTANT: Comply with the following topics from "Body, General":
Safety regulations.
Handling electrical/electronic equipment, airbags and restraint
systems.
A. Welding steel parts:
General information
The following procedures are used for repairs:
MAG welding (M etal A ctive G as welding)