Engine, Transmission, Final Drive And Steering, Checking For Leaks And Damage
Extremely dangerous voltage due to damaged high-voltage components
- Pay attention to the high-voltage system warning messages:
- Procedures Near High-Voltage Components. Refer to PROCEDURES NEAR HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS .
Applies to vehicles through and including MY 2014: remove the noise insulation every 60, 000 km / 4 years during the inspection.
Applies to vehicles from MY 2015: remove the noise insulation at every inspection.
Removal Procedures:
-- If necessary, remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Procedure:
-- Check the engine and its attachments from below for leaks and damage.
-- Check the belt drive in the visible area for damage.
-- Check the radiator and coolant circuit for leaks and damage.
-- Check the refrigerant circuit consisting of the A/C compressor, condenser and refrigerant lines, including the connections, for damage.
-- Check the transmission, final drive and steering for leaks and damage.
-- If there are defects, repair or replace the respective component.