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61 13... Unlocking and disconnecting various plug connections in hybrid vehicles

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Attention! 

Observe the following instructions for handling high-voltage plug connections:

High-voltage connector on electric A/C compressor (EKK) and electrical machine electronics (EME): 

Attention! 

Connector (2) is difficult to pull off.

In the event of damage to high-voltage connector (2), the complete high-voltage cable must be replaced!

Press lock (1) on left and right of connector up to limit position in direction of arrow and then pull off connector (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Pressing Lock On Left And Right Of Connector
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Installation note: 

Connector (2) must lock audibly.

High-voltage connector on high-voltage battery unit, power electronics and convenience system charging electronics: 

Attention! 

Plug connection (3) is difficult to pull off.

Connector must be completely pulled off opposite housing in one go. Damage may be caused to contact protection if connector is only partly pulled off and then closed again!

Fig 2: Disconnecting High-Voltage Interlock Loop
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Unlock and disconnect high-voltage interlock loop (1).

Pull locks (2) of plug connection (3) up to limit position in direction of arrow.

Raise plug connection (3) and pull off completely.

Installation note: 

Installation of plug connection (3) is performed by guiding down up to end position.

Plug connection (3) must be correctly locked by lock (2), otherwise there is a risk of damage.

Installation note: 

If contact protection (1) is slide to the bottom (2), high-voltage connector must be refitted.

If contact protection (1) remains in bottom position (2) after reinstallation, the contact protection is faulty and the component must be replaced!

Attention! 

Do not touch unprotected connector (2)!

Fig 3: Identifying Contact Protection In Bottom Position
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NOTE: In the event of damage to high-voltage connector (1), the complete high-voltage cable must be replaced!
Fig 4: Identifying High-Voltage Connector
G09928434Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.