Detaching and lowering the front axle support

CAUTION: 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON HANDLING HYBRID CARS .
NOTES ON REPAIR OF HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY UNIT .

WARNING: Heavy component falling down or tipping.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Before lowering or removing the front axle: Secure the engine in the installation position.
For additional information see: 11 00 670 Securing engine in INSTALLATION POSITION .

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.

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... Raise the vehicle using a VEHICLE LIFT. .

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

Preliminary work

Refer to BRINGING THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to REMOVING BOTTOM LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER
Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE BRIDGE .
Refer to RELEASING THE ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKETS ON THE ENGINE MOUNTS ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to RAISING THE ENGINE WITH THE ENGINE BRIDGE
Refer to DETACHING STEERING SHAFT AT BOTTOM FROM STEERING GEAR .
Refer to RELEASING THE EPS WIRING HARNESS FROM THE ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING GEAR .
Refer to DETACHING THE LINE CONNECTION OF THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: DISCONNECT THE VACUUM LINE OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS .
Refer to DETACHING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT .
Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .
Refer to SUPPORT THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to SECURING THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT AT THE SPECIAL TOOL .

Disassemble the front axle support

WARNING: Heavy component falling down or tipping.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Before lowering or removing the front axle: Secure the engine in the installation position.
For additional information see: 11 00 670 Securing engine in INSTALLATION POSITION .

Partially releasing left and right crash levers

NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.

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

Release nut (1).
Remove the bolt (2).