Remove thrust field

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!

All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.
For additional information see:
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON HANDLING HYBRID CARS
For additional information see:
NOTES ON REPAIR OF HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY UNIT

NOTE: DANGER
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.

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Driving without thrust field is not permissible.

Removing the Car Pad Module (CPM)

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Loosen screws (1).
Flip down lid (2) with the CPM.

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Tie up the Car Pad Module (CPM) (1) with the special tool 2 413 317 .
Do not leave the Car Pad Module (CPM) (1) hanging from the lines!

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Loosen screw (1).
Set potential equalization (2) to one side.
Unlock and disconnect plug connections (3) from the CPM (5).
Unclip cable ties (4).

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Secure component against falling.
Release the special tool 2 413 317 .
Remove the Car Pad Module (CPM) (1).

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Secure component against falling.
Loosen screws (1) to (3).
Loosen screws (4).
Fold down the thrust field a little at the front with a support person.
NOTE: Do not leave the thrust field hanging on the lines!

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Loosen nuts (1).

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Remove the expanding rivet (1) upwards.
Release the clip (2) with the bracket from the thrust field (3).
Feed out and remove the thrust field (3) at the lines.

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