Install high-voltage battery unit

• Position the lifting table with the high-voltage battery unit (1) under the vehicle and carefully lift it.

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• Do not completely lift in the high-voltage battery unit.
  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Not installing the washer can lead to deformation of the body.

  • Ensure that the installation of the washer is checked by a second person and documented in the vehicle records together with the potential equalization.

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• Insert washers for the screws (4) between body and holder for high-voltage battery unit.
• Feed in the screws (4).
• Levy high-voltage battery unit completely.
• Tighten the screws (4).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front holder to body
  M8x21	Tightening torque	30 Nm

  WARNING: Potential equalization in high-voltage system.
  Mortal hazard if the potential equalization screw connection is not correct!
  • Observe the safety requirements for the potential equalization screw connection.
  • Clean contact faces and have then checked by a second person.
  • Tighten the screws/nuts for potential equalization with torque; have a second person check the torque.
  • Correct execution of these tasks must be documented in the vehicle records by both persons.
• Tighten the screws for potential equalization (3).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Holder, side, to body
  M10x38 Replace screw.	Tightening torque	80 Nm

• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Rear holder to body
  M12x26	Tightening torque	96 Nm

• Tighten the screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Crash holder to body
  M8x30	Tightening torque	30 Nm

• Clip in high-voltage cable (1).

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• Replace the sealing rings of refrigerant line (2).
• Insert and tighten the refrigerant line (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Refrigerant line
  M6	Tightening torque	13 Nm

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• Tighten the refrigerant line (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Refrigerant line
  M6	Tightening torque	13 Nm

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• Connect connector (2).
• Connect high-voltage connector (2).
• Tighten the screws for tension relief (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Tension relief
  	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Completely install the PROP SHAFT (plug-in - rear flexible disc).
• Install the HEAT SHIELDS
• Install the complete EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Install TORSION STRUT
• Install left and right TANK COVER .
• Install the rear axle COVER .
• Install the tunnel connect SUPPORTS
• Install the transmission on the side UNDERBODY PLANKING .
• Install rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Activate HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .
• Install right luggage compartment trim panel FLAP .
• Evacuate the AIR CONDITIONING
• Fill the AIR CONDITIONING