Removal Procedure

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.

Disable the high voltage system. Refer to High Voltage Disabling.
Remove the drive motor battery. Refer to Drive Motor Battery Replacement and Shipping Preparation .
Remove the drive motor battery cover. Refer to Drive Motor Battery Cover Replacement .
NOTE:
The battery cell needs to be removed in order to remove the battery interface module.

Fig 1: Current Sense Module Connectors
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Remove the current sense module connectors (1) from on top of the current sense module (2).
NOTE: Left side shown, right side similar.

Fig 2: Current Sense Module Mounting Fasteners
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Remove the current sense module mounting fasteners (1) and remove the current sense module (2) from the drive motor battery.