Preliminary Work
WARNING:
Incorrect handling of high-voltage components
- Electric shock
- Short circuit
- Fire
- Explosion
→ Only appropriately trained and authorized persons are permitted to work on high-voltage vehicles and components.
→ Required qualification: High voltage technician or high voltage expert.
→ Observe national requirements and legislation for this work.
→ Always use insulated tools, e.g. > VAS 6883 - Insulated Tool Set when working on these components.
→ Observe general warning notes for working on the high-voltage system.
> Refer to the appropriate service information.
- Isolate high-voltage system from power supply.
> 2X00IN GENERAL WARNING NOTES FOR WORKING ON THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM
- Remove cover for front underbody.
- Drain coolant.
- Remove luggage compartment liner.
- Loosen fuse box in body front section.
> 978409 LOOSENING AND SECURING FUSE BOX IN BODY FRONT SECTION