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Repair Procedures: Replacement

[200W]

Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")
Disconnect the DC/DC converter connector (A).
Remove the DC/DC converter (B) after loosening the mounting nuts.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

After reconnecting the battery negative cable, ISG function dose not operates until the system is stabilized, about 4 hours. If disconnecting the negative (-) battery cable from the battery during repair work for the vehicle equipped with ISG function, Battery sensor recalibration procedure should be performed after finishing the repair work.

(Refer to Charging System - "BATTERY SENSOR ")

[400W]

Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the ECM assembly.
(Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ")
Disconnect the DC/DC converter connector (A).
Remove the DC/DC converter (B) after loosening the mounting nuts.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

After reconnecting the battery negative cable, ISG function dose not operates until the system is stabilized, about 4 hours. If disconnecting the negative (-) battery cable from the battery during repair work for the vehicle equipped with ISG function, Battery sensor recalibration procedure should be performed after finishing the repair work.