61 12 460 Removing and installing/replacing charging power socket

Special tools required:

2 298 505

WARNING:

High-voltage system - danger to life!

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LIGHTING UNIT OF CHARGING SOCKET COVER

Removal:

Release screws (1).

Release screw (2) and remove retaining plate (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Charging Power Socket Retaining Plate And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Feed out charging socket cover (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Charging Socket Cover And Screws

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Release screw for ground cable.

Feed out charging socket cover (1) and high-voltage alternator cable on holder (2).

Unclip high-voltage alternator cable (1).

Unclip tensioning strap of emergency release.

Fig 3: Identifying Charging Socket Cover And High Voltage Alternator Cable Holder

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Unlock high-voltage alternator cable (1) on convenience charging electronics (2) and disconnect.

Release high-voltage alternator cable (1) from clip using special tool 2 298 505 .

Fig 4: Identifying High Voltage Alternator Cable And Convenience Charging Electronics

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Unlock high-voltage alternator cable (1) on convenience charging electronics (2) and disconnect.

Release high-voltage alternator cable (1) from clip using special tool 2 298 505 .

Feed out high voltage alternator cable (1).

Fig 5: Identifying High Voltage Alternator Cable And Charging Electronics

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Installation:

Feed in high voltage alternator cable (1).

Clip in high-voltage-alternator cable (1) up to convenience charging electronics (2).

Fig 6: Identifying High Voltage Alternator Cable And Charging Electronics

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Connect high-voltage alternator cable (1) with convenience charging electronics (2).

Clip in high-voltage alternator cable (1).

Fig 7: Identifying High Voltage Alternator Cable And Convenience Charging Electronics

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Connect all connectors (1) with the charging socket cover.

Feed in charging socket cover (1) and high-voltage alternator cable on holder (2).

Clip in high-voltage alternator cable.

Screw on ground cable tightly.

NOTE: Tensioning strap on emergency release must be positioned with angle facing upwards and away from actuator.

Fig 8: Identifying Charging Socket Cover And High Voltage Alternator Cable Holder

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Tighten charging socket cover (2) with screws (1).

Fig 9: Identifying Charging Socket Cover And Screws

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Add retaining plate (3) and tighten with screw (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

Fig 10: Identifying Charging Power Socket Retaining Plate And Screws

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Required reworking:

Install LIGHTING UNIT OF CHARGING SOCKET COVER