Motor, Electric: Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Fiat 500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
When performing any repairs that involve contact with high voltage components or systems, the technician performing repairs on the vehicle must verify that the system remains powered down during high voltage repairs.
- This must be done by removing the service disconnect.
- The high voltage check out procedure must also be performed to ensure that the vehicle is properly powered down.
- The technician must know the whereabouts of the service disconnect throughout the repair.
- The technician must ensure that no one reconnects the service disconnect while service is being performed.
- The technician must recheck that the service disconnect has not been reinstalled in cases where the vehicle was unattended.
- Install a new O-ring seal on the electric motor assembly.
- If necessary, lubricate the splines with a light grease.
- Carefully fit the electric motor (2) to the gearbox assembly.
- Install the six motor-to-gearbox assembly bolts.
- Tighten the bolts evenly using a cross pattern to make sure the surfaces remain seated flush.
- Tighten the bolts (1) to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
- Install the electric drive unit (EDU). Refer to UNIT, ELECTRONIC DRIVE, INSTALLATION .