Impact Wrench, Using
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Pay attention to further information in the repair information.
Exceptions:
- When working inside an open high-voltage battery and during procedures close to natural gas systems no impact wrenches are permitted, pay attention to the general information.
Removing/detaching:
- Removing bolts and nuts using a suitable impact wrench is generally permitted.
- Bolts (bolt head and protruding threads) and nuts must be cleaned before removal.
Installing/attaching:
Installing and attaching nuts is permitted using a suitable impact wrench when paying attention to the following conditions.
- Position the bolts and nuts by hand.
- Only use a suitable impact wrenches with adjustable speed and an adjustable torque range.
- Impact wrenches or the impact function of the impact wrench must not be used.
- The maximum speed must not exceed 300 RPM.
- Use suitable screwdriver bits (for example plastic-coated bits) close to delicate surfaces.
- Install or attach bolts with locking fluid or self-locking nuts with low speed.
- Only install or attach bolts and nuts until they stop.
- Apply the additional tightening specification by hand using a torque wrench.
- Use a torque wrench with angled rotation function or a rigid torque wrench for the prevailing angle of torque.