Removal Procedure
- 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.
- 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.
- Disable the high voltage system. Refer to High Voltage Disabling .
- Remove the drive motor battery charger. Refer to Drive Motor Battery Charger Replacement .
- Remove the high voltage disconnect circuit connector cover. Refer to High Voltage Disconnect Circuit Connector Cover Replacement .
- Remove the high voltage connector fastener (1) and remove the connector (2) from the drive motor generator power inverter module.
- Remove the high voltage cover fasteners (1) and remove the high voltage connector cover (2).
- Remove the high voltage cable fasteners (3) and remove the high voltage cable (5), from on top of the transmission (4).NOTE:
Replace the connector to transmission seal with a NEW seal.
- Remove the high voltage cable retainer fasteners (1) and remove the high voltage cable (2) from the vehicle.
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:
Before working on any high voltage system, be sure to wear the following Personal Protection Equipment:
Failure to follow the procedures may result in serious injury or death.