Battery, 48 V -A6-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, 7-SEATER: Removing

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-- Remove the luggage compartment floor.

-- Visually inspect and classify the Battery, 48 V -A6-. Refer to Battery, 48 V -A6-, VISUALLY INSPECTING AND CLASSIFYING .

-- De-energize the 48V system and disconnect the Battery -A-. Refer to Battery -A-, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the Voltage Converter, 48 V/12 V -A7-. Refer to Voltage Converter, 48 V/12 V -A7-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, 7-SEATER .

-- Release the retainers -arrows-.

-- Remove the cap -1- from the "+" and "-" terminal.

-- Remove the nuts -1 and 2- and remove the battery terminal clamps from the battery terminals.

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-- Immediately wrap the battery terminal clamps -1 and 2- with insulating tape and set them aside.

-- Remove the pressure equalization hose -1- by pressing the catches on both sides.

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-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

Vehicles with Battery Cooling - VH3: 

-- Remove the luggage compartment floor trim panel. Refer to OVERVIEW - LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR .

-- Remove the Battery Fan 1 Battery Fan 1 -V457-. Refer to BATTERY FANS Battery Fan 1 -V457-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Continuation for all: 

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove the nut -1- and the bolt -2-.

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-- Remove the battery.

Vehicles with Battery Cooling - VH3: 

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-- Loosen the expanding rivet -2- and remove the lower air duct -1-.

Continuation for All: 

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the protective housing upper section -1-.

-- Pry out the battery -2- from the battery tray -3-.