Removing The Front Door
WARNING:
Working on 12 V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
- Detach battery ground lead from battery.
- For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Open door.
- Loosen screws (1) between both hinge elements at top and bottom.
- Pull the lock (1) upwards and disconnect the plug connection.NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects.
Paint damage.- Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape.
- Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons.
- Secure door against closing.
- Loosen screw (2) at door stop.
- Detach door in upward direction and set down on a suitable surface.