Check vehicle underside in visible area for signs of damage, fluid loss and corrosion

AP60.00-P-0051V

Check vehicle underside in visible area for signs of damage, fluid loss and corrosion

06.12.2019

Model

293

 Warning

Risk of injury. Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.

AS00.00-Z-0002-01A

 Danger

Risk of death when working on component parts and systems with U >= 30 V alternating voltage (AC) or U >= 60 V direct voltage (DC)

Do not touch damaged or defective live component parts and lines or non-insulated electrical connections and lines.

AS00.00-Z-0035-01A

Topical note

General information on handling vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive system

AH00.00-Z-0300-01A

Topical note

Notes on battery

AH54.10-P-0001-01A

Notes on evaluating leakages

AH00.00-N-0011-01A

Preparatory activity

1

Lift vehicle with lifting platform.

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AR00.60-P-1006A

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Check

2

Check visible component parts, lines, hoses on underbody for damage, routing and leaks.

 If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1

 Steering,
Spring elements,
Shock absorber,
Front axle shafts with boots,
Rear axle shafts with boots,
Underfloor paneling,
Heat shields,
Brake system.

If problems are determined,

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rectify the problems.

 After obtaining special order.

3

Check visible components, lines, hoses on underfloor for damage, routing and leaks.

Equipment-dependent.

 If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1

 Stationary heater.

If problems are determined,



rectify the problems.

 After obtaining special order.

4

Check visible body panels for corrosion and deformation.

 If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1

 Wheel well body panels,
Front axle carrier,
Rear axle carrier,
Chassis steering arms,
Underfloor body panels,
Body reinforcements.

If problems are determined,

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proceed in accordance with the country-specific regulations for mobility and body shell complaints.

5

Check vehicle underside for evidence of driving over obstacles or damage caused by contact with the vehicle underside.

 If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1

If it is suspected that obstacles have been driven over or bottoming damage has occurred,

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check steering for mechanical damages.

If the steering is mechanically damaged,

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Replace steering for safety reasons.

 After obtaining special order.

Finishing activity

6

Lower vehicle with vehicle lift.

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AR00.60-P-1006A