PEM Cover Removal Questions

[Pantera Dude]

I would like to remove the cover of the PEM on my Roadster #107. The reason being that I want to paint it. Any words of warning? Suggestions?

 

[ML Auto]

Dont drop the screws. If you dont do that it's pretty simple.

 

[Pantera Dude]

Cool.
Thank you!

 

[slcasner]

The screws on the sloped rear edge are hard to get to. Slipping off the rubber seal from the top of the trunk tub helps.

 

[Pantera Dude]

Thank you!

 

[gregd]

The screws on the sloped rear edge are hard to get to. Slipping off the rubber seal from the top of the trunk tub helps.

Actually, the screws on the side facing the battery were what bothered me the most. But I have a 2.0, not the 1.5, so you may have an easier time in that regard. What I did was to grab a short hex driver bit in a pair of vice grips at 90 degrees, so I could turn the screws.

Also don't forget to disable the APS first, as removing the cover will trip the safety interlock. (I'm assuming the 1.5 has the same.) That will (should) have the same effect, but it's best to take care of it yourself and not depend on the little micro switch under the cover.

 

[Pantera Dude]

Thank you Greg! So I'm guessing I won't be able to move the car with the cover off?

 

[slcasner]

Well, if you need to be able to move the car with the cover off, you could defeat the little microswitch with something to hold it down.

 

[Pantera Dude]

Cool, thank you!

 

[slcasner]

But be very careful about dangerous exposed voltages!

 

[Pantera Dude]

Thank you,
Sparky! <grin>