eMotor Coolant Inlet Housing Removal And Installation/Replacement
Mobile Repair Possible: No
Special Tools Required:
Hose Spring Clamp Removal Tool - 51012018 (or equivalent)
Vacuum and Fill Machine - 81392152473
In some Service Instructions, the coolant hoses are shown with a ring pull (1).
This ring pull (1) is only present on a new hose and must be removed after the coolant hose has been installed.
The coolant hoses installed in the vehicle have only spring band clamps (2).
Overview:
Failure to follow specified procedures may result in death or serious injury from electric shock when working on or near high-voltage components.
- Only authorised and appropriately trained persons may carry out work on high-voltage vehicles and components.
- Perform High Voltage isolation procedure prior to commencing work
- Ensure appropriate Personal Protective Equipment is worn until the system is verified safe
Failure to follow specified procedures may result in severe injuries due to burns or scalds.
- Do not commence work until components/liquids have sufficiently cooled down.
- Always use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Contamination or moisture entering the cooling system can lead to malfunction or functional failure.
- The vehicle cooling system and any removed components should be capped/sealed during work to prevent contamination entry
Removal Procedure:
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING AND FILLING (HV BATTERY AND EMOTOR)
- Release spring-type clamp (1) using spring-type clamp pliers.
- Pull the eMotor inlet hose (2) off the eMotor coolant inlet housing (3).NOTE: Environmental Risk
- Collect and dispose of leaking liquids.
- Observe country-specific disposal regulations.
- Remove 2 bolts (1).
Torque: 6 Nm
- Remove the eMotor coolant inlet housing (2).
Installation Procedure:
Installation note: Use the spring band hose clamp pliers to push the hose on. If replacing with a new hose, you will remove the ring pull (1) to release the clamp. Refer to Picture VF-35-02-663 Make sure that the spring band clamp is aligned inside the marking on the hose. Refer to HOSE CLAMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES - SPRING TYPE
- Installation is the reverse of removal procedure, noting the following.
All fasteners must be tightened to torque specification!
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING AND FILLING (HV BATTERY AND EMOTOR)