11 00 599 Remove and install engine from drive unit (i3 base, i3s)

WARNING: High-voltage system - mortal hazard
Compliance with the following points is mandatory before beginning work:

Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON HANDLING HYBRID OR ELECTRIC VEHICLES .

Preliminary work needed:

Refer to REMOVING COMPLETE DRIVE UNIT .

REMOVAL:

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Unclip and remove coolant hose (1) from retaining clip (2).

Lift clamps (3) off of sound insulation (4).

Feed out and remove sound insulation (4).

Unlock and disconnect coolant hose (5).

Remove screw (1).

Release nut (2) on catalytic converter.

Release screws (3) from catalytic converter holder.

Feed out catalytic converter holder.

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Unscrew the screws (1).

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Overview of table lift:

Fixed table lift side
Shifting table lift side

NOTE: Pull apart slightly for better accessibility of electrical machine with electrical machine electronics of range extender.

Unlock and disconnect coolant hose (1).

For alternating current quick charging equipment (SA4U8): Detach coolant hose (2).

For alternating current quick charging equipment (SA4U8): Feed out coolant hose (3).

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Shift table lift plate (B) in arrow direction.

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INSTALLATION:

Shift table lift plate (B) in arrow direction.

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NOTE: Pull apart slightly for better accessibility of electrical machine with electrical machine electronics of range extender.

For alternating current quick charging equipment (SA4U8): Feed in coolant hose (3).

For alternating current quick charging equipment (SA4U8): Attach coolant hose (2).

Connect coolant hose (1) and lock.

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Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 27 00 2AZ .

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Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 27 00 2AZ .

Feed in catalytic converter holder.

Tighten screws (3) of catalytic converter holder.

Tightening torque 18 30 7AZ .

Tighten nut (2) on catalytic converter.

NOTE: Replace nut (2).

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Tightening torque 18 30 2AZ .

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Connect coolant hose (5) and lock.

Feed in and position sound insulation (4).

IMPORTANT: Clamps (3) must be replaced.

Mount clamps (3) on sound insulation (4).

Clip coolant hose (1) into retaining clip (2).

Required follow-up work:

Refer to INSTALLING COMPLETE DRIVE UNIT .