PROCEDURE
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.
Note
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.
REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Spare Tire)
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (w/ Spare Tire)
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH (w/ Spare Tire)
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
w/o Spare Tire:
Detach the 2 claws and remove the battery service cover.
Loosen the nut and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER
Detach the 4 claws and remove the battery service hole cover.
Tech Tips
Detach the upper 2 claws and then pull them up to remove.
REMOVE HYBRID BATTERY SERVICE PLUG COVER
CAUTION:
Wear insulated gloves and use insulated tools.
Using an insulated tool, remove the 2 nuts and hybrid battery service plug cover.
REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
CAUTION:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
Remove the service plug grip to interrupt the high voltage circuit at the time of inspection or repair.
Keep the removed service plug grip in your pocket to prevent other technicians from accidentally reconnecting it while you are servicing the vehicle.
All the high voltage wiring connectors are orange.
Note
After removing the service plug grip, turning the power switch on (READY) may cause a malfunction. Do not turn the power switch on (READY) unless instructed by the repair manual.
Tech Tips
Waiting for at least 10 minutes is required to discharge the high voltage capacitor inside the inverter with converter assembly.
Wear insulated gloves and remove the service plug grip after sliding up the lever of the service plug grip as shown in the illustration.
| *1 | Service Plug Grip Lever | - | - |
Slide the lever to release the lock.
Lift the lever straight up.
Note
Do not exert excessive force to lift up the lever.
Pull the service plug grip out from the HV battery to remove it.