NHTSA ID Number: 10198499
Manufacturer Communication Number: 918974-15
TSB/Document Date: 2021-06-28
Summary
Ground cable for front electric machine - There is a possibility that a line bracket for the ground cable for potential equalisation of the front electric machine is fitted incorrectly on the affected vehicles.
Fit bolt, M10 x 1.5 x 72
2 ea.
900.123.033.20
Sealing ring, A10 x 13.5
1 ea.
900.123.007.30
Sealing ring, A14 x 18
2 ea.
944.573.143.01
Desiccator
1 ea.
999.507.309.02
Speed nut, ST 4.8
Optional (as required)
N 906.271.03
Speed nut
Optional (as required)
000.043.300.35
McLube Sailkote High Performance Dry Lube
(428g spraying can)
0.03 ea.
(= approx. 10 g)
000.043.301.48
Antifreeze (20-litre container)
0.13 ea.
(= approx. 2.5 litres)
000.043.205.93
Klüberplus Gel grease (100g tube)
0.05 ea.
(= approx. 5 g)
000.043.204.68
Klüber Syntheso Glep grease (50g tube)
0.1 ea.
(= approx. 5 g)
000.043.110.02
Castrol Optitemp HT1LF grease (100g tube)
2.4 ea.
(= approx. 235 g)
Required materials:
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000.043.302.72
Pfinder AP14/4 protective wax (100g tube)
0.05 ea.
(= approx. 5 g)
Warranty Invoicing: Damage code WF49 66 000, Repair code 2
Scope 4:
Checking routing of ground cable for front electric machine and replacing ground cable and
bellows
•
Vehicles with Racetrack package (I-no. 808)
Information
The time required for measuring the vehicle height as well as the camber and toe adjustment
values on the front axle is included in the working time.
All work that must be carried out in order to adjust the wheel alignment positions and parts required
during the adjustment process are not included in the scope of this campaign and must be invoiced
using a separate warranty claim.
Working time:
Replacing ground cable and bellows
Includes:
Checking routing of ground cable for front electric machine
Checking ground cable and bellows for damage
Removing and installing all wheels
Removing and installing centre underbody cover (at the
sides) at the left and right
Removing and installing front wheel housing liner (front part)
at the left and right
Removing and installing front wheel housing liner (rear part)
at the left and right
Removing and installing front underbody cover
Removing and installing centre underbody cover
Removing and installing rear underbody cover
Isolating high-voltage electrical system from power
supply/starting high-voltage electrical system with documentation
Draining and filling coolant for low/medium/hightemperature cooling system
Removing and installing low-voltage battery
Emptying and filling the air conditioning system
Removing and installing luggage compartment pan
Removing and installing pressure accumulator for front axle
lift system
Removing and installing front power electronics
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Labor time: 1356 TU
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Removing and installing passenger compartment heater
(PTC heating core)
Removing and installing coolant lines on front-axle cross
member
Loosening and securing universal joint for steering column
on steering gear
Removing and installing front-axle cross member (subframe)
Removing and installing front right drive shaft
Replacing inner and outer bellows for front right drive shaft
Performing suspension alignment
Adjusting headlights
Parts required:
918.611.319.01
Ground cable with combination holder for front
electric machine
1 ea.
918.349.851.00
Front joint boot repair kit
1 ea.
918.349.853.00
Set of fastening parts for front drive shaft
1 ea.
999.084.445.01
Lock nut, M12 x 1.5
2 ea.
N 106.620.01
Hexagon-head bolt, M8 x 40
2 ea.
999.084.656.01
Hexagon nut, M10
13 ea.
999.084.655.01
Hexagon nut, M12 x 1.5
1 ea.
N 911.744.01
Multiple-tooth screw, M8 x 35
1 ea.
999.311.502.02
Fit bolt, M12 x 1.5 (I-no. 808)
2 ea.
999.311.602.02
Fit bolt, M10 x 1.5 x 65 (I-no. 808)
2 ea.
999.311.604.02
Fit bolt, M10 x 1.5 x 81 (I-no. 808)
1 ea.
999.311.605.02
Fit bolt, M10 x 1.5 x 52 (I-no. 808)
2 ea.
999.311.606.02
Fit bolt, M10 x 1.5 x 72 (I-no. 808)
2 ea.
900.123.033.20
Sealing ring, A10 x 13.5
1 ea.
900.123.007.30
Sealing ring, A14 x 18
2 ea.
944.573.143.01
Desiccator
1 ea.
999.507.309.02
Speed nut, ST 4.8
Optional (as required)
N 906.271.03
Speed nut
Optional (as required)
McLube Sailkote High Performance Dry Lube
(428g spraying can)
0.03 ea.
(= approx. 10 g)
Required materials:
000.043.300.35
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000.043.301.48
Antifreeze (20-litre container)
0.13 ea.
(= approx. 2.5 litres)
000.043.205.93
Klüberplus Gel grease (100g tube)
0.05 ea.
(= approx. 5 g)
000.043.204.68
Klüber Syntheso Glep grease (50g tube)
0.1 ea.
(= approx. 5 g)
000.043.110.02
Castrol Optitemp HT1LF grease (100g tube)
2.4 ea.
(= approx. 235 g)
000.043.302.72
Pfinder AP14/4 protective wax (100g tube)
0.05 ea.
(= approx. 5 g)
Warranty Invoicing: Damage code WF49 66 000, Repair code 2
References:
Workshop Manual '108319 Removing and installing engine cover'
Workshop Manual '190107 Bleeding the cooling system - high-temperature engine cooling system'
Workshop Manual '190107 Bleeding the cooling system - medium- and low-temperature cooling
system'
Workshop Manual '193817 Draining and filling coolant - high-temperature engine cooling system'
Workshop Manual '193817 Draining and filling coolant - medium- and low-temperature cooling system'
Workshop Manual '196419 Removing and installing front coolant pipes - high-temperature cooling
system'
Workshop Manual '196419 Removing and installing front coolant pipes - medium- and low-temperature
cooling system'
Workshop Manual '2X00IN General warning notes for working on the high-voltage vehicle electrical
system'
Workshop Manual '2X00IN Isolating high-voltage electrical system from power supply/Starting
high-voltage electrical system (diagnostics)'
Workshop Manual '2X00IN Isolating high-voltage electrical system from power supply/Starting
high-voltage electrical system (manual)'
Workshop Manual '270619 Removing and installing battery'
Workshop Manual '279119 Removing and installing (front) power electronics'
Workshop Manual '4X00IN Lifting the vehicle'
Workshop Manual '4X00IN Adjustment values for suspension alignment'
Workshop Manual '400519 Removing and installing front wheel suspension'
Workshop Manual '400919 Removing and installing front-axle cross member (subframe)'
Workshop Manual '401519 Removing and installing upper trailing arm'
Workshop Manual '404119 Removing and installing front drive shaft'
Workshop Manual '404755 Drive shaft: Replacing inner and outer bellows'
Workshop Manual '407819 Removing and installing connecting link for anti-roll bar'
Workshop Manual '408519 Removing and installing front spring strut'
Workshop Manual '438219 Removing and installing pressure accumulator for front axle lift system'
Workshop Manual '440519 Removing and installing wheel'
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Workshop Manual '449503 Suspension alignment, complete'
Workshop Manual '473919 Removing and installing front brake calliper'
Workshop Manual '502019 Removing and installing floor front section'
Workshop Manual '50561901 Removing and installing front wheel housing liner (front part)'
Workshop Manual '50561905 Removing and installing front wheel housing liner (rear part)'
Workshop Manual '518119 Removing and installing jacking points'
Workshop Manual '519219 Removing and installing cover for front underbody'
Workshop Manual '51931900 Removing and installing cover for centre underbody'
Workshop Manual '51931901 Removing and installing cover for centre underbody (at the sides)'
Workshop Manual '519419 Removing and installing cover for rear underbody'
Workshop Manual '631519 Removing and installing front apron'
Workshop Manual '663519 Removing and installing trim panel for roll-over bar'
Workshop Manual '664419 Removing and installing cowl panel cover'
Workshop Manual '700219 Removing and installing front trim panel'
Workshop Manual '700519 Removing and installing trim panel for front luggage compartment'
Workshop Manual '703919 Removing and installing cover for lock support'
Workshop Manual '828019 Removing and installing passenger compartment heater'
Workshop Manual '870317 Draining and filling refrigerant'
Workshop Manual '9X00IN Battery trickle charging'
Workshop Manual '922519 Removing and installing wiper arm'
Workshop Manual '941515 Adjusting headlights'
Workshop Manual '941519 Removing and installing headlights'
Workshop Manual '964019 Removing and installing luggage compartment lamp'
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