Removing the positive battery cable
WARNING:
High-voltage system.
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!
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.
- For additional information see: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON HANDLING HYBRID CARS
- For additional information see: NOTES ON REPAIR OF HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY UNIT
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
With the ignition off and the high-voltage safety plug disconnected, the Check Control message "High voltage system faulty" is displayed by default.
The message "High-voltage system switched off" (absence of voltage) is only displayed when the ignition is switched on.
With the ignition off and the high-voltage safety plug disconnected, the Check Control message "High voltage system faulty" is displayed by default.
The message "High-voltage system switched off" (absence of voltage) is only displayed when the ignition is switched on.
Preliminary work
- Refer to RELEASING THE COVER OF THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SAFETY PLUG .
- Refer to DE-ENERGIZING THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .
- Refer to CHECKING THAT NO VOLTAGE IS APPLIED .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
- Refer to REMOVING BATTERY COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE BATTERY COVER ON THE SIDE .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SECOND FIREWALL AT TOP .
- Release nut (1) and remove the associated cable.
- Release nut (2) and remove the associated cable.WARNING: Unprotected battery terminals.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!- Cover the vehicle battery.
- Release nut (3).
- Detach the positive battery clamp (4) from the positive battery terminal.
- Release nuts (1).
- Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.
- Loosen the cable clip (3).
- Guide out the positive battery cable (4).
- Release cover (1).
- Release nut (1).
- Release attachment (1).
- Remove the positive battery cable (3) from the guides (2).
- Guide out the positive battery cable (3).