41 11 650 Removing and installing/replacing vertical strut (range extender) (support for bumper panel removed)

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NOTE: Observe (REPAIR STAGE 1) procedure!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Removal of the vertical strut

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust System Holder, Heat Shield, Clamps And Screws

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Release screws (1) and remove exhaust system holder (2).

Tightening torque 18 20 1AZ .

Loosen screws (3).

Pull heat shield (4) out of clamps (5) and remove.

Tightening torque 18 30 6AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Drive Module Screws

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Unclip cable in area (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 41 11 4AZ .

Turn connector housing (1) 45° and remove.

Unclip cable at marked areas.

Fig 3: Identifying Connector Housing

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Fig 4: Identifying High-Voltage Cables, Vertical Strut And Screws

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Unclip high-voltage cables (1) (4x).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 41 11 4AZ .

Remove vertical strut (3).

Installation of the vertical strut

The installation takes place in reverse order.

Tighten screws with tightening torque.