Installing the left hood lock

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Attach cable linkage (3) to the hood lock (2).
Feed in the hood lock (2).
Replace screws (1).
Parts: Screws
Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Bonnet lock
Oval-head screw	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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Disconnecting all battery ground leads

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Activating the 48 V electrical system

Prerequisite

Ignition is switched off.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the 48-V battery
If a 48-V battery that is disconnected from the electrical system is activated, the battery electronics will be damaged .

Only ever activate the 48 V electrical system when the 48 V battery is fully connected up.

Raise the battery ground cable (1).
Remove special tool 2 452 007.

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Release the negative battery cable (2) of the 48-V battery from the attachment.
Position the negative battery cable (2) of the 48-V battery on the negative battery terminal.
Tighten the nut (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Negative battery cable to 48-V battery
Nut M8	tightening torque	19 Nm

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Connect the connector (1) of the CAN bus and lock it.
Clip in the clip (2).

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Activate the 48 V electrical system by closing the hood.
The activation takes place automatically.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT , and INSTALL THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE TOP RIGHT .