Removing the electric A/C compressor (EKK)

NOTE: DANGER Mortal hazard in the high-voltage system. Mortal hazard if the disconnection from power cannot be verified!

Make sure that the Check Control message "High-voltage system deactivated" is displayed in the instrument cluster before commencing work
Lock the vehicle and block it with high-voltage barrier tape if the disconnection from power cannot be clearly verified.
Contact Technical Support in all cases where the disconnection from power is not clearly verified.
A certified qualified electrician 1000 V DC must verify the disconnection from power with measuring devices/measuring procedures.

Preliminary work

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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Release screws (1) and remove the associated refrigerant lines.
Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.

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Loosen screws (1) and (2).
Remove the electric A/C compressor (3) toward the top.

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