1st of all get the car ready for the job in hand.

  • disconnect the battery
  • handbrake on
  • loosen the drivers wheel bolts,but DO NOT unbolt fully or remove
  • undo the 2 13mm mounting bolts on the expansion tank and lift it forward to the front of the engine bay.no need to remove the coolant hoses
  • if you want a bit more access you can remove the drivers side headlight as well.
  • there is 1 10mm on top and one 8mm to the rear of the headlight.then unplug the wiring connectors and indicator bulb holder
  • remove the electrical wiring for around the top cam belt cover.undo 1 10mm bolt for the top cam belt cover(to the left front of the engine) and remove the cover
  • jack the car up on the drivers side and put an axle stand underneath to support it.
  • (do not work on the car with just the jack supporting!!)
  • remove the drivers side wheel
  • remove the wheel arch liner and lower engine cover.these are held in with 8 & 10mm bolts/screws

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