Remove the acoustic cover of the oil sump
WARNING:
High-voltage system.
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!
- All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.
- For additional information see: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON HANDLING HYBRID CARS .
- For additional information see: NOTES ON REPAIR OF HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY UNIT .
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: 00... Raise the vehicle using a VEHICLE LIFT. .
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT .
- Refer to DE-ENERGIZING THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM
- Refer to CHECKING THAT NO VOLTAGE IS APPLIED
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE (STARTER UNIT BATTERY) .
- Refer to REMOVING BATTERY COVER IN TRUNK .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY
- Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE BULKHEAD UPPER PART .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
- Refer to REMOVING ALL IGNITION COILS .
- Refer to REMOVING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING STAND FOR THE HOOD GASKET LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE BRIDGE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER FRONT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING COVER ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to DETACHING STEERING SHAFT AT BOTTOM FROM STEERING GEAR .
- Refer to RELEASING THE EPS WIRING HARNESS FROM THE ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING GEAR .
- Refer to DETACHING THE LINE CONNECTION OF THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: DISCONNECT THE VACUUM LINE OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS .
- Refer to RELEASING THE ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP AND COOLANT HOSES FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to DETACHING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT .
- Refer to RELEASING THE ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKETS ON THE ENGINE MOUNTS ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to RAISING THE ENGINE WITH THE ENGINE BRIDGE .
- Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .
- Refer to SUPPORT THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to DETACHING AND LOWERING THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Prerequisite
Disconnect all negative battery cables GROUND LEADS .
NOTE:
To provide a better overview:
Illustration of surrounding parts removed.
- Unlock and loosen connector (1).
- Loosen nut (2).
- Guide the positive battery cable (3) out of the clamp (4) and lay to one side.
- Unlock and loosen the clamps (1).
- Remove the wiring harness section of the automatic transmission (2) and place to one side.
- Loosen the expanding rivet (1).
- Loosen expanding rivet (1).
- Undo Christmas tree clip (2).
- Loosen expanding rivet (1).
- Loosen expanding rivet (1).
- Feed out the acoustic cover (2) toward the rear bottom and remove.