Removing flywheel

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.

Preliminary work

Deactivate the 48 v ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Disconnect all battery GROUND LEADS .
Remove the ACOUSTIC COVER .
Remove the front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove the center UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
If installed: remove the side transmission UNDERBODY PLANKING .
Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove STARTER MOTOR .
Remove left and right tank COVER .
Remove the tunnel connecting SUPPORT .
Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Remove the HEAT SHIELDS .
Remove the RETAINING PLATES .
Partially loosen the PROP SHAFT .
Remove AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (all-wheel drive vehicle) (GA8HP51Z).

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 the screws (1) to (8).

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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.
- 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.