High Voltage System Disable / Enable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION: The hybrid system has high-voltage circuits. Accidents, such as electric shock, or electric leaks may result if the hybrid system is not operated in a correct manner. Make sure to follow the correct procedure

NOTICE: After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work

2. REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER
3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected

4. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
5. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FRONT TRIM COVER
6. REMOVE NO. 8 HYBRID VEHICLE BATTERY SHIELD PANEL







a. Remove the 2 nuts and No. 8 hybrid vehicle battery shield panel from the HV battery.

7. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP

CAUTION:
- Wear insulated gloves.
- Remove the service plug grip to interrupt the high voltage circuit at the time of inspection or repair.

a. Wear insulated gloves and remove the service plug grip after sliding up the lever of the service plug grip as shown in the illustration.







CAUTION:
- Keep the removed service plug grip in your pocket to prevent other technicians from accidentally reconnecting it while you are servicing the vehicle.
- After removing the service plug grip, do not touch the high voltage connectors or terminals for 10 minutes.

HINT: Waiting for at least 10 minutes is required to discharge the high voltage capacitor inside the inverter with converter assembly.