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Repair Procedures: Inspection

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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 circuit according to the "High Voltage Shut-off Procedures" before doing any work related with the high voltage system to avoid serious electrical injuries.
  1. Shut off the high voltage circuit.

    (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE ")

  2. Remove the hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly.

    (Refer to Hybrid Control System - "HYBRID POWER CONTROL UNIT ")

  3. Remove the high voltage cable (A) and HPCU tray (B).

    Tightening torque  :

    19.6 - 29.4 N.m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb.ft)

    Fig 1: Removing High Voltage Cable And HPCU Tray
    G12309144Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Solenoid Valve Connector
    G12309145Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Measure the resistance between + terminal (9) and - terminal (13).
    Fig 3: Solenoid Valve Connector Terminals
    G12309146Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Check that the resistance is within the specification.
Item Specification
Temp.[(°C)°F]/Resistance (kΩ) (-40)-40/48.1
(-20)-4.0/15.6
(0)32.0/5.88
(20)68.0/2.51
(40)104.0/1.19
(60)140.0/0.61
(80)176.0/0.32
(100)212.0/0.18
(120)248.0/0.10
(140)284.0/0.06
(150)302.0/0.05