Removing both actuators

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 .

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT .
Refer to DE-ENERGIZE THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM
Refer to CHECKING THAT NO VOLTAGE IS APPLIED
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE (STARTER UNIT BATTERY) .
Refer to REMOVING BATTERY COVER IN TRUNK .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY
Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE TENSION STRUT AT THE SHOCK TOWER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FIREWALL UPPER PART .
Refer to REMOVING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
Refer to RELEASING THE HIGH-VOLTAGE CABLES ON THE EME .
Refer to REMOVING THE SECOND FIREWALL AT THE BOTTOM .

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) .

NOTE: The figure shows the rear of the engine.

Position special tool 2 360 895 correctly on the actuator (1) of the intake side.

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Twist the actuator (1) of the intake side with the special tool 2 360 895 by about 50° in the arrow direction and loosen it.

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NOTE: The figure shows the rear of the engine.
Position special tool 2 360 895 correctly on the actuator (1) of the exhaust side.

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Twist the actuator (1) of the exhaust side with the special tool 2 360 895 by about 50° in the arrow direction and loosen it.

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NOTE: The figure shows the rear of the engine.

Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1).
Feed out and remove both actuators.

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