Traction Battery A2 Cover - Audi A8 Hybrid

Traction Battery A2 Cover - Audi A8 Hybrid

Risk of unintended engine start

For all work on high voltage vehicles, turn off the ignition and keep the key outside of the vehicle interior.

There is a risk of being electrocuted if high voltage components are damaged.

When working near high voltage components and wires, observe the following:

• Do not use cutting, deforming, sharp-edged tools or heat sources such as welding, solder, hot air or thermal glue.

• Perform a visual inspection before beginning any work in the area of high voltage components.

• Perform a visual inspection of the electric drive power and control electronics (JX1) , the vehicle electric drive (V141) , the A/C compressor (V470) and the high voltage lines when working in the engine compartment.

• Perform a visual inspection of the high voltage cable and the cover when working on the floor panel.

• Visually inspect the high voltage cables, the electronics and the high voltage system maintenance connector (TW) , when working in the luggage compartment.

• Perform a visual inspection of all of the potential equalization cables.

Note the following when performing a visual inspection:

• No components should show any signs of exterior damage.

• The high voltage cable insulation and potential equalization cable insulation must not be damaged.

• The high voltage cables must not be deformed in any way.

• Every high voltage component must be marked with a red warning label.

Removing






- Remove the luggage compartment liner => [ Audi A8 Hybrid ] Luggage Compartment Liner.

- Remove the tie downs - 1 and 3 -. Refer to => [ Tie Down ] Tie Down.

- Unclip the cover - 2 - from the traction battery - arrows -.

- Pull the traction battery cover to the rear and remove it.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following: