Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Identify how to disable high voltage.
- Identify how to test for the presence of high voltage.
- Identify condition under which high voltage is always present and personal protection equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.
- Disable the hybrid high voltage system. Refer to High Voltage Disabling
- Disconnect the 12 volt battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (HP5)
- Evacuate the air conditioning system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (With HP5) or Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Without HP5)
- Remove the upper radiator sight shield. Refer to Radiator Opening Upper Cover Replacement
- Using a floor jack, raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Remove the left and right headlamps from the vehicle. Refer to Headlamp Replacement
- Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Base) or Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Red Line)
- Remove the radiator assembly. Refer to Radiator Replacement (With HP5) or Radiator Replacement (Without HP5)
- Remove the hood latch assembly.
- Drain the generator control module cooling system. Refer to Generator Control Module Cooling System Draining and Filling
- Remove the front transaxle mount to cradle bolts.
- Remove the two front crossmember bolts, then lower the frame appoximately 100mm (4 inches). Refer to Frame Replacement (2MT70 Transmission)
- Remove the control valve body cover. Refer to Control Valve Body Cover Removal
- Remove the control valve body and channel plate. Refer to Control Valve Body and Channel Plate Removal
WARNING:
Always perform the High Voltage Disabling procedure prior to servicing any High Voltage component or connection. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.
The High Voltage Disabling procedure will perform the following tasks:
Failure to follow the procedures exactly as written may result in serious injury or death.
The High Voltage Disabling procedure will perform the following tasks:
Failure to follow the procedures exactly as written may result in serious injury or death.