Preliminary Work
Information
Work for which the high-voltage system has to be isolated from the power supply:
- All work on a hybrid vehicle must only be carried out by persons who are at least qualified as an Eip (Electrically instructed person) .
- When carrying out any work on a hybrid vehicle, the hybrid-specific components in the activity/work area must be visually inspected .
- The high-voltage cables must not be extensively bent or kinked .
- Anything anomalous or unclear must be reported to the HVT (high-voltage technician) or HVE (high-voltage expert) .
- Working close to high-voltage components and high-voltage lines using cutting, deforming and sharp-edged tools or heat sources, such as welding, soldering, hot air and thermal bonding, is prohibited .
- Isolate the vehicle from the power supply.
> Refer to the appropriate Service Information .
- Remove luggage compartment trim panel (luggage compartment cover).
> 70061900 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (CENTRE) LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL (LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER) - information on "Removing".
- Lift up body cover -1- using a plastic wedge and remove it.
Removing body cover