Preparing the special tool
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:
- For additional information see:
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... RAISING THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .
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.
- Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the 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.
WARNING:
Hot fluids.
Risk of scalding!
Risk of scalding!
- Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.
CAUTION:
Materials harmful to health.
Contact with fluids harmful to health!
Contact with fluids harmful to health!
- Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
- Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After disconnecting, seal the high-voltage connector with the cover caps from the set of special tools 5A4A589.
After disconnecting, seal the high-voltage connector with the cover caps from the set of special tools 5A4A589.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform wheel alignment after installation.
Perform wheel alignment after installation.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
During work on the rear brake, it must be ensured that the button for the electromechanical parking brake cannot be pressed.
During work on the rear brake, it must be ensured that the button for the electromechanical parking brake cannot be pressed.
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.
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.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Follow notes for repair work on the cooling system.
For additional information see:
17 00 NOTES FOR REPAIR WORK ON THE COOLING SYSTEM .
Follow notes for repair work on the cooling system.
For additional information see:
17 00 NOTES FOR REPAIR WORK ON THE COOLING SYSTEM .
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE FLAP IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT FROM THE WHEEL BEARING .
- Refer to REMOVING THE BOTTOM FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE WIRING HARNESS MOUNTING .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TOP SOUND INSULATION .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT POTENTIAL EQUALIZATION LINE .
Preparing the special tool
Adjust the special tool as follows:
2/1 U
2/2 18
2/3 2 chain links
3/1 O
3/2 17
3/3 10 chain links
4/1 L
4/2 17
4/3 5 chain links
- Mount on 2 456 428 as shown 5 A2B A98 .
- 2 456 428 Mount with 5 A2B A98 on 2 220 718 .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Placing tools or objects on the electric drive unit.
Damage to the pressure compensation element.
Placing tools or objects on the electric drive unit.
Damage to the pressure compensation element.
- Do not place any tools or objects on the electric drive unit.
- 2 456 428 Always mount or disassemble using 2 220 718 on the electric drive unit to avoid damaging pressure compensation element (1) .
- 2 456 428 Do not set down on the electric drive unit!