Potential Equalization Cables

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NOTE:

Check the contact surfaces on the potential equalization cable before installation.

The contact surfaces must be clean. There must be no rust or grease on them.

If needed, clean the contact surfaces using the Contact Surface Cleaning Set VAS6410. Refer to CONTACT SURFACE CLEANING SET VAS6410 .

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Potential Equalization Cable To Hybrid Battery A38 -2-

GWWA93-10004

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Nut to battery tray tightening specification: 9 Nm

Nut to body tightening specification -1- : 18 Nm

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Potential Equalization Cable To Electric Drive Power And Control Electronics -JX1- -2-

GWWA93-10005

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Bolt tightening specification for Electric Drive Power and Control Electronics -JX1- : 18 Nm

Nut tightening specification on the body -1- : 20 Nm

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Potential Equalization Cables -3-

GWWA93-10006

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-- Nut to body tightening specification -1- : 20 Nm.

-- Bolt tightening specification -3- : 20 Nm.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Potential Equalization Cable Electrical A/C Compressor -V470- -3-

GWWA93-10013

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Nut to longitudinal member tightening specification -1- : 20 Nm

Nut to right engine support tightening specification -2- : 20 Nm

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Potential Equalization Cable

GWWA93-10035

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Bolt to body tightening specification -1- : 20 Nm

Bolt on final drive tightening specification -3- : 20 Nm