Removing Cover Housing For The High-Voltage Charging Socket
NOTE:
DANGER
High-voltage system.
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!
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:
- For additional information see:
WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: 00 02 001 RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT (530I 2017-2022, 530I XDRIVE 2017-2022, 530E PHEV 2018-2022, 530E XDRIVE PHEV 2018-2022, 540I 2017-2022, 540I XDRIVE 2017-2022, M550I XDRIVE 2018-2022) .
Preliminary work
- Refer to DE-ENERGIZE THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .
- Refer to CHECK THAT NO VOLTAGE IS APPLIED .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CHARGING SOCKET FLAP .
- Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVE THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER FRONT .
- Guide the shaped part (1) out of the side panel.
- Turn the sealing ring (1) to the left up to the stop and remove.
- Unclip the cover housing (1) at the marked points from the inside.
Apply slight tension to the cover housing (1) while unclipping.
- Slide a long screwdriver into the gap between the side panel and the carrier support from the top.
- Unclip the clamp (1) from the inside.
- Unclip the cover housing (1) at the marked point from the inside.
- Unscrew the cover housing (1) a little from the side panel.
- Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.
- Unclip the charge status indicator (1) at the marked point and remove it.
- Remove the cover housing.






