Removing flywheel

WARNING: High-voltage system.
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: Working on 12 V electrical system.
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.

CAUTION: Heavy component.
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage.

Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to battery terminal, the safety battery terminal or the intelligent battery sensor (IBS).
Damaged battery terminals can lead to malfunctions or vehicle electrical system faults.

Detach battery terminal from battery pole Do not pry off using a tool.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
With the ignition off and the high-voltage safety plug disconnected, the Check Control message "High voltage system faulty" is displayed by default.
The message "High-voltage system switched off" (absence of voltage) is only displayed when the ignition is switched on.

Preliminary work

Remove right flap in luggage compartment TRIM PANEL
De-energize the HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM
CHECK that no voltage is applied
Disconnect the (starter unit battery) negative BATTERY CABLE
Remove trunk battery COVER
Disconnect the system battery negative BATTERY CABLE
Remove the ACOUSTIC COVER
Remove the center UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION
If installed: remove the side transmission UNDERBODY PLANKING .
Remove left and right tank COVER .
Remove the tunnel connecting SUPPORT .
Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Remove the HEAT SHIELDS .
Remove transmission CROSS-MEMBER .
Partially loosen the PROP SHAFT .
Remove AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA8HP75HZ).

CAUTION: Heavy component.
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage.

Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.

Fasten the flywheel with the special tool 0 493 938 (11 9 260) and tighten with the special tool 0 494 130 (11 9 264).
Release screws (1-8).
Guide out the flywheel (A) and remove.

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.

Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.

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Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
For additional information, see: NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Feed out the pulse wheel (1) and remove.
Protect the pulse wheel (1) in a plastic bag from shavings.
The pulse wheel (1) is magnetic, place the pulse wheel (1) in the correct position.