Removing the high-voltage cable

WARNING: High-voltage system.
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!

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

Disconnect all battery GROUND LEADS .
Remove the tunnel connect SUPPORT
If installed: remove the right and left TORSION STRUT .
Remove complete EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Remove the underbody HEAT INSULATION .

Release the screws (1) and remove the associated holder.
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Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.
Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.
Release the locks (1) by turning downwards.

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Feed out the line clip (2) with both the holders (1) upwards.

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Loosen nuts (1).
Remove the cable bracket (2).

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Unclip the line clip (2) of the high-voltage cable (1).
Loosen nuts (1).
Release the line clip (2).

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Release the nut (1).

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Loosen screws (1).
Remove the sealing frame (2).

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release the screw (2) and remove the associated holder.
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Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.
Unlock the holder (1) in the marked area.
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Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.
Feed out the rubber grommet (3) of the high-voltage cable.
Loosen the nuts (1).
Release the screws (2) and pull the connector (3) of the high-voltage cable straight upwards.

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Release the nut (1).
Feed out the rubber grommet (4) of the high-voltage cable (3).
Pull the holder (2) slightly to the front.

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Feed out the high-voltage cable (2) from the holder (1).
Remove the high-voltage cable (2) downwards.

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