12 36 008 Removing and installing (replacing) hybrid current distributor

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WARNING: High-voltage system - danger to life!

WARNING: The following points must be strictly observed prior to starting work:

DE-ENERGIZE THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM
Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling with hybrid vehicles

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ELECTRONICS BOX POWER MODULE COVER.

Unlock HIGH-VOLTAGE CABLE (1) AND DISCONNECT.

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 12 36 4AZ .

Unlock HIGH-VOLTAGE CABLE (3) AND DISCONNECT.

Release screws (4).

Tightening torque 12 36 10AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying High-Voltage Cables And Screws

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Unlock HIGH-VOLTAGE CABLE (1) AND DISCONNECT.

Feed through high-voltage cable underneath

Auxiliary Power Module (APM) (2).

Remove hybrid current distributor (3).

Installation:

Make sure cables are correctly routed without chafing.

Fig 2: Identifying High-Voltage Cable, Power Module And Hybrid Current Distributor

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