Removing crossmember for three-phase current driveVX54 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code BE1

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• Observe general warning instructions for work on the high-voltage system .

📋 Procedure

1. Observe general warning instructions for work on the high-voltage system .
2. Observe the risk category of the high-voltage system Electric drive00Risk category of the high-voltage system.
3. De-energise high-voltage system now Electric drive93De-energising high-voltage system.
4. Visually check high-voltage components in working area Electric drive93General warning instructions for work on the high-voltage system.
5. Remove power and control electronics for electric driveJX1Electric drive93Power and control electronics for electric drive.

6. Remove charger unit 1 for high-voltage batteryAX4Electric drive93Overview of fitting locations - high-voltage components.
7. Remove battery and battery tray Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery tray.
8. Remove all lines and hoses from brackets for power and control electronics for electric driveJX1 and for charger unit 1 for high-voltage batteryAX4 and from cross member Electric drive93Power and control electronics for electric drive and Electric drive93Overview of fitting locations - high-voltage components.
9. Remove pendulum support Electric drive93Electric drive motor.
10. Place gearbox support3282 on engine and gearbox jack.
11. Align mountings using adjustment plate3282/71.
12. Position engine and gearbox jack under three-phase current driveVX54(1) and secure Electric drive93Electric drive motor.
13. The vehicle can be positioned at half working height to remove the cross member.
14. Disconnect gearbox breather hose (3) from bracket for power and control electronics for electric driveJX1.
15. Unscrew bolts (1) from mounting bracket (2).
16. Unbolt cross member together with supports (bolts (A) and bolts (B)) and remove upwards, (2nd mechanic).
17. Remove the following components from the cross member if the member is to be renewed:

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