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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: DC Power Control Module Ground Strap And Bolt
    GM2008829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the drive motor generator control module from the vehicle. Refer to Drive Motor Generator Control Module Assembly Replacement .
  2. Remove the accessory DC power control module ground strap bolt (1) and ground strap (2).
  3. Fig 2: Temporary Coolant Pipe Caps
    GM1971290Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the temporary coolant pipe caps (1).
  5. CAUTION:

    The module must be drained of all residual coolant prior to disassembly. Failure to properly drain all residual coolant may cause electronic circuit damage to occur during disassembly.

    NOTE:

    Place a container under the coolant outlet pipe to capture the escaping coolant.

  6. Drain the drive motor generator control module assembly of residual coolant by applying 30 psi regulated compressed air to the coolant inlet pipe until no coolant remains.
  7. Fig 3: PIM And PIM Cover Seal
    GM1971291Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the drive motor generator power inverter control module cover fasteners (1).
  9. Remove the power inverter module cover (2). Discard the cover seal (3).
  10. Fig 4: HV DC APM Terminal Fasteners
    GM1971292Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:

    Always remove and install the High Voltage terminal fasteners with a magnet tipped socket. Never touch the exposed electronic circuit board surface or components. Dropped fasteners or physical contact may result in electronic circuit board damage.

  11. Remove the high voltage dc accessory DC power control module terminal fasteners (1) utilizing a magnetic socket.
  12. Fig 5: PIM Cover And Retaining Bolts
    GM1971293Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Temporarily install the power inverter module cover (2) with 4 finger-tightened fasteners (1).
  14. Fig 6: APM, Coolant Seal And Fasteners
    GM1971296Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Rotate the drive motor generator control module assembly onto the power inverter module cover.
  16. Remove the accessory DC power control module to power inverter module mounting fasteners (1).
  17. Remove the accessory DC power control module (2) and discard the coolant seal (3).