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Remove/Install Left Front Knock Sensor - AR15.12-P-2186SC

Engine 176 in model 223 

Fig 1: Left Front Knock Sensor Components Location - Model 223 With Engine 176
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WARNING Risk of injury  to skin and eyes suffering scalding from contact with hot coolantspray. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing coolant. Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is below 90°C. Open cap slowly and release the overpressure. Do not pour coolant into beverage containers.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.
AS20.00-Z-0001-01A
WARNING Risk of injury  . Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
CAUTION Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Notice  Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects   AH00.00-P-5000-01A
Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice  Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove engine from front axle carrier.   AR01.10-P-2510SC
2 Remove left charge-air distributor.   AR09.41-P-8684SC
3 Remove screw (2). TORQUE SPECIFICATION 48 V subharness to cylinder head *BA15.18-P-1002-03D 
4 Remove screws (1) and place 48 V wiring harness (3) to one side. TORQUE SPECIFICATION 48 V subharness to oil pan/engine carrier/crankcase *BA15.18-P-1001-03D 
5 Unclip bracket (5).    
6 Remove screws (4). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, coolant feed pipe to crankcase/cylinder head/engine carrier/belt tensioner *BA20.20-P-1002-01Q 
7 Release clip (6) and remove coolant feed pipe (9). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Replace sealing rings and coat with lubricant. AR20.20-P-7441-01RQ
    Lubricant, rubber assembly 1 L *BR00.45-Z-1010-06A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Assembly tool Fig 2
8 Remove, release and disconnect electrical connector (7).    
9 Unscrew screw (8) and remove knock sensor (A29/1). INSTALLATION NOTES :
The contact surfaces must be free from soiling. Malfunction of knock sensor (A29/1) will otherwise occur.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, knock sensor to crankcase
*BA15.10-P-1001-02G 
10 Install in the reverse order.    
KNOCK SENSORS

Number Designation Engine 176
BA15.10-P-1001-02G Bolt, knock sensor to crankcase Nm 20
48 V ON-BOARD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SUBHARNESS

Number Designation Engine 176 in model 223
BA15.18-P-1001-03D 48 V subharness to oil pan/engine carrier/crankcase Nm 8
48 V ON-BOARD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SUBHARNESS

Number Designation Engine 176 in model 223
BA15.18-P-1002-03D 48 V subharness to cylinder head Nm 20
RADIATOR, COOLANT HOSES

Number Designation Engine 176 in model 223
BA20.20-P-1002-01Q Bolt, coolant feed pipe to crankcase/cylinder head/engine carrier/belt tensioner Nm 9
Fig 2: Identifying Assembly Tool (000 589 93 63 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1010-06A Lubricant, rubber assembly 1 L A 000 989 03 67