Battery Cooling Module, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Discharge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, DISCHARGING (CABRIOLET) -R1234yf / REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, DISCHARGING WITH A/C SERVICE STATION (R134a) - CABRIOLET (Refrigerant R134a, Servicing; Refrigerant Circuit, Using Service Station).

-- Remove the air duct air inlet for the traction battery. Refer to TRACTION BATTERY -A2- INLET AIR GUIDE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -2 and 3- and the refrigerant lines -1 and 4-.

Fig 1: Identifying Refrigerant Line Components

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NOTE:

Close all open lines and connections on the refrigerant line with suitable caps (avoid dirt and moisture from entering the system).

-- Disconnect and free up the connectors -1 and 2-.

Fig 2: Connectors And Nuts

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and remove the battery cooling module.