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Repair Procedures: Removal

NOTE:
  • Use a fender cover to prevent damage on body paint.
  • Take caution not to damage the connector and wiring when disconnecting.
WARNING:
  • Be sure to read and follow the "General Safety Information and Caution" before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
  • Be sure to shut off the high voltage before doing any work related with the high voltage system (Refer to "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE "). Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.

Information 

Mark to prevent faulty connection between wiring connector and hose.

  1. Shut off the high voltage.

    (Refer to Vehicle Control System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURES ")

  2. Remove the Auxiliary 12V Battery and tray.

    (Refer to EPCU - "AUXILIARY 12V BATTERY ")

  3. Remove the power electric cover.

    (Refer to Traction Motor System - "POWER ELECTRIC COVER ")

  4. Remove the high voltage joint box.

    (Refer to High Voltage Distributing System - "HIGH VOLTAGE JOINT BOX ")

  5. Remove the ON-Board Charger (OBC).

    (Refer to High Voltage Charging System - "OBC ")

  6. Disconnect the electric water pump outlet hose (A) and electric power control unit & Motor hoses (B).
    Fig 1: Electric Water Pump Outlet Hose
    G11941529Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the electric power control unit connector (A).
    Fig 2: Electric Power Control Unit Connector
    G11941530Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the Low Voltage DC/DC Converter "-" cable (A) and "+" cable (B).

    Tightening torque:  1.1 ~ 1.4 kgf.m

    Fig 3: Low Voltage DC/DC Converter Cables
    G11941531Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the electric power control unit side power cable connector (A).
    Fig 4: Electric Power Control Unit Side Power Cable Connector
    G11941532Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove chiller (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque:  0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m

    Fig 5: Chiller And Mounting Bolts
    G11941533Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the electric power control unit (A).

    Tightening torque:  5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m

    Fig 6: Electric Power Control Unit
    G11941534Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.