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Removing flywheel

WARNING: Working on 12 V vehicle electrical system. 
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire! 
  • Make sure that no charger  is connected to the jump start support point in the engine compartment.
  • Detach battery earth lead from battery.
  • With auxiliary batteries: Detach all battery earth leads from additional batteries.
CAUTION: Heavy component. 
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage. 
  • Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.
NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to battery terminal, the safety battery terminal or the intelligent battery sensor (IBS). 
Damaged battery terminals can lead to malfunctions or vehicle electrical system faults. 
  • Pull off battery terminal from battery pole by carefully moving to and fro. Do not pry off using a tool.

Preliminary works 

CAUTION: Heavy component. 
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage. 
  • Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.
Fig 1: Flywheel Screws Loosening Sequence
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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Electrostatic discharge. 
Damage to or destruction of electrical components. 
  • Leave electrical components in original packaging until just before they are installed. Use the original packaging only for any return shipments. Always package removed components straight away.
  • Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
  • Only touch the housings of electrical components. Do not touch pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
  • Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
  • For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION