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Charge Port Door Ajar Indicator Switch Replacement

Fig 1: Charge Port Door Ajar Indicator Switch
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WARNING:

Always perform the High Voltage Disabling procedure prior to servicing any High Voltage component or connection. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.

The High Voltage Disabling procedure includes the following steps:

  • Identify how to disable high voltage.
  • Identify how to test for the presence of high voltage.
  • Identify condition under which high voltage is always present and personal protection equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.

Before working on any high voltage system, be sure to wear the following Personal Protection Equipment:

  • Safety glasses with appropriate side shields when within 15 meters (50 feet) of the vehicle, either indoors or outdoors.
  • Certified and up-to-date Class "0" Insulation gloves rated at 1000V with leather protectors.
    • Visually and functionally inspect the gloves before use.
    • Wear the Insulation gloves with leather protectors at all times when working with the high voltage battery assembly, whether the system is energized or not.

Failure to follow the procedures may result in serious injury or death.

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the high voltage system. Refer to High Voltage Disabling .
  2. Remove the charge port housing assembly. Refer to Charge Port Housing Replacement .
1 Charge Port Door Ajar Indicator Switch Assembly

Procedure

  1. Release the charge port door ajar indicator switch assembly and harness from the charge port housing cavity.
  2. Enable the high voltage system. Refer to High Voltage Enabling .