Removing cell module 5

• All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.
• For additional information see: 61 00... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on handling hybrid cars
• For additional information see: 61 25... Notes on REPAIR  of high-voltage battery unit

Preliminary work 

• ADJUST charging voltage.
• POSITION PLAN
• Prepare the POSITION PLAN
• Remove the high-voltage battery unit LID .

• Disconnect high-voltage cables (1).

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• Disconnect connector (1) at cell monitoring electronics
• Unclip line from holder (2).

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• Loosen the high-voltage cable from the wiring harness holder (1).
• Detach the holder for the wiring harness (1) using special tool 2 409 998. 

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• Loosen screws (1) cell module.

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  Raise the cell module out of the high-voltage battery unit 

• Insert the special tool 2 360 072  to the stop in the bores for the screw connection of the cell module (2).

  The bores into which the special tool 2 360 072  is inserted must be positioned diagonally across from each other.

• Turn the thumbwheels (1) to the right until resistance is no longer felt.
• Before raising the cell module (2), make sure that the special tool is securely connected to the cell module (2).

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• Carefully lift out the cell module (2) and place it onto a suitable surface.