Installing the operating facility in the center console

• Position the operating facility in the (2)  center console (3) and connect and lock the associated connector
• Tighten down screws (1) 
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  GWS to center console trim
  screw	Tightening torque	1.8 Nm

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  Activating the 48 V electrical system 

  Precondition 

  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 TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  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 CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING TRIM IN STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF CENTER ARMREST .
• Refer to RECONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .