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⇒ i5.1 nformation”, page 21
⇒ d5.2 ocumentation”, page 21
5.1 General information
The quality of the documentation is of great importance for
assessment of the damage to the bottom battery shell. Different
measures are recommended depending on which areas are
damaged and how deep the dents or scratches are:
♦ Paint repair
♦ Replacement of bottom battery shell
♦ Replacement of components within battery
5.2 Photographic documentation
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Camera
♦ Adhesive tape
♦ Digital depth gauge
♦ Tape measure
Procedure
– Classification of lithium-ion high-voltage battery with aid of
ODIS ⇒ page 26 .
Note
The position of the lifting platform should be as high as possible
because the whole battery needs to be visible in the pictures.
– Remove underbody cladding ⇒ General body repairs, exte‐
rior; Rep. gr. 66; Underbody cladding; Removing and instal‐
ling underbody cladding.
– Roughly clean entire area.
– Align camera parallel to underbody.
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