Engine, Transmission, Final Drive And Steering, Checking For Leaks And Damage

Applies to vehicles through and including MY 2014: remove the noise insulation every 60, 000 km / 4 years during the inspection.

Applies to vehicles from MY 2015: remove the noise insulation at every inspection.

Removal Procedures: 

-- If necessary, remove the noise insulation. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Procedure: 

-- Check the engine and its attachments from below for leaks and damage.

-- Check the belt drive in the visible area for damage.

-- Check the radiator and coolant circuit for leaks and damage.

-- Check the refrigerant circuit consisting of the A/C compressor, condenser and refrigerant lines, including the connections, for damage.

-- Check the transmission, final drive and steering for leaks and damage.

-- If there are defects, repair or replace the respective component.