Moving the electric drive unit to the installation position

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:
61 00... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON HANDLING HYBRID CARS .
For additional information see:
61 25... NOTES ON REPAIR OF HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY UNIT .

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: 00... RAISING THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .

Preliminary work

Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
Refer to REMOVING THE LATERAL HOOD SEALS .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP REAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP REAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT STRUT .
Refer to RELEASING THE RIGHT BEARING BRACKET .
Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT BEARING BRACKET .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .

Prepared engine bridge

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CAUTION: Components connected to the engine joint or cross member.
Injury hazard!

Check lifting eyes and engine mounting brackets for damage, e.g. cracks.
Attach the component to correctly mounted engine joints or cross members only.
Only lift the component, do not shift it forwards, backwards or in transverse direction.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.

Position the special tool 0 496 852 (00 6 100) carefully.

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Make sure that special tool 0 496 685 (00 6 070) on the left is correctly positioned on the front end.
Make sure that special tool 0 495 850 (00 0 452) on the left is correctly positioned on the carrier support.

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Make sure that special tool 0 496 685 (00 6 070) on the right is correctly positioned on the front end.
Make sure that special tool 0 495 850 (00 0 452) on the right is correctly positioned on the carrier support.

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Detach the special tool 0 490 579 (11 0 070) at the loop (1).

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Detach the special tool 0 490 579 (11 0 070) at the loop (1).

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Release the wiring harness mounting (1).
Place the wiring harness (2) on the side.
Check the special tool 0 496 080 (33 5 206) for damage or cracks before installation, replace if necessary.
Feed the special tool 0 496 080 (33 5 206) through the loop (3) and attach it on to the component carrier (4).

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Hook the special tool 0 490 579 (11 0 070) into the spindle 2 361 506 (00 6 103) .
Align the special tool 0 496 852 (00 6 100) in such a way that the spindle 2 361 506 (00 6 103) stays upright from the front as well as from the side.

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If necessary, slacken the nuts (1) and position the engine bridge (2).

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Check whether the special tool 0 496 685 (00 6 070) on the right is correctly positioned on the front end.

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Check whether the special tool 0 495 850 (00 0 452) on the right is correctly positioned on the carrier support.

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Check whether the special tool 0 496 685 (00 6 070) on the left is correctly positioned on the front end.

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Check whether the special tool 0 495 850 (00 0 452) on the left is correctly positioned on the carrier support.

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Tension the chains of special tool 0 490 579 (11 0 070) slightly by turning special tool 2 361 506 (00 6 103) .

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NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.

Release the screw (1) on the engine support bracket (2).

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Retighten the special tool 0 496 080 (33 5 206) .

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