Removing positive battery cables
WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Driving without the strut brace/front-end strut or tension strut is not permitted.
Driving without the strut brace/front-end strut or tension strut is not permitted.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DEACTIVATING VEHICLE-SPECIFIC HIGH-VOLTAGE OR LOW-VOLTAGE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING ON THE LEFT .
- Refer to PARTIAL UNINSTALLATION OF THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to PARTIAL UNINSTALLATION OF THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
- Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER FRONT SECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THRUST FIELD .
- Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION FOR THE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections.
Sheared wires can cause a short circuit.
Damage to wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections.
Sheared wires can cause a short circuit.
- Do not pull on wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.
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) .
- Unlock the locks (1).
- Feed the cover (2) out toward the top and remove.
- Loosen nuts (1).
- Thread out the positive battery cables (2) and set aside.
- Remove cover (1).
- Release nut (1).
- Disconnect the positive battery cable (2) from the gas generator.
- Release the clip (1).
- Feed out the positive battery cable in the area (2).
- Loosen screw (1).
- Release the wiring harness mountings (2).
- Place the wiring harness (3) on the side.
- Unclip wiring harness mounting (2).
- Release nut (1).
- Remove the grounding points.
- Release the wiring harness section for the integrated power supply module at the snap-in lug (1).
- Loosen screw (1).
- Loosen screw (2).
- Lift the wiring harness section of sensor systems 1 to 4.
NOTE:
To provide a better overview: Illustration of surrounding parts removed.
- Loosen screw (1).
- Release nut (3).
- Lay the grounding point (5) to one side.
- Loosen screw (4).
- Release the clip (2).
- Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (1) on the solenoid switch.
- Loosen nut (1).
- Disconnect positive battery cable from starter motor.
- Disconnect the positive battery cable from the terminal (2) and set it aside.