Preliminary Work

Information 

Observe the following specifications for all work described:

• country-specific, national, legal and official regulations,
• local restrictions and export restrictions,
• manufacturer's specifications from component and vehicle manufacturers,
• component-specific specifications.

These strict specifications apply in particular:

• Storage, installation and removal, transport and disposal of vehicles, assemblies, operating materials and auxiliary materials,
• handling of defective and potentially hazardous vehicles as well as assemblies,
• handling of battery electric vehicles and high-voltage components.

For this purpose, take into account relevant and qualified information sources such as local authorities, responsible importers, associations and specialist website. Deliver items to be disposed of only to authorised reception points.

1. Isolate high-voltage system from power supply.

   > Refer to 2X00IN Isolating high-voltage system from power supply/Starting high-voltage system in the appropriate service information.

2. Remove left door, front.

   > 575119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING DOOR - on "Removing"

3. Remove side section flap mechanically (module).

   > 554055 REPLACING MECHANICAL SIDE SECTION FLAP (MODULE)

4. Disconnect electric passenger compartment heater.

   > 828019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ELECTRIC PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATER

5. Remove wheel housing liner, front.

   > 505619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WHEEL HOUSING LINER FRONT