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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disable the high voltage system. Refer to High Voltage Disabling 
  2. High Voltage Battery (1) - Remove High Voltage Battery Replacement and Shipping Preparation 
    Fig 1: High Voltage Battery
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  3. High Voltage Battery Tray Reinforcement - Left Side (1) - Remove High Voltage Battery Tray Reinforcement Replacement (Left Side) 
    Fig 2: High Voltage Battery Tray Reinforcement -- Left Side
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  4. High Voltage Battery Tray Reinforcement - Right Side (1) - Remove High Voltage Battery Tray Reinforcement Replacement (Right Side) 
    Fig 3: High Voltage Battery Tray Reinforcement -- Right Side
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  5. Battery Cover - Front (3) - Remove Battery Cover Replacement (Front Panel) 
    Fig 4: Battery Cover -- Front
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  6. Battery Cover - Back (2) - Remove Battery Cover Replacement (Back Panel) 
    Fig 5: Battery Cover -- Back
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  7. Battery Hold Down Retainer - Right Side Panel (3) - Remove Battery Hold Down Retainer Replacement (Right Side Panel) 
    Fig 6: Wiring Harness Retainer
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  8. Battery Hold Down Retainer - Left Side Panel (3) - Remove Battery Hold Down Retainer Replacement (Left Side Panel) 
    Fig 7: Battery Hold Down Retainer -- Left Side Panel
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  9. Battery Cooling Air Inlet Duct - Front (2) - Remove
    Fig 8: Battery Cooling Air Inlet Duct -- Front
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    NOTE: Take care not to damage duct seal (1) when removing.
  10. Battery Cooling Air Inlet Duct - Rear (1) - Remove
    Fig 9: Battery Cooling Air Inlet Duct -- Rear
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    NOTE: Take care not to damage duct seal (2), when removing.
  11. Auxiliary Battery Cable (4) - Remove Auxiliary Battery Cable Replacement 
    Fig 10: Auxiliary Battery Negative Cable
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  12. High Voltage Bus Bar Fastener (1) - Remove [2x]
    Fig 11: High Voltage Bus Bar Fastener
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  13. High Voltage Bus Bar (2) - Remove
  14. Disconnect the ribbon connector. (1)
    Fig 12: Ribbon Connector
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  15. Battery Vent Tube (1) - Disconnect
    Fig 13: Battery Vent Tube
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  16. Electrical Connector (2) - Disconnect
  17. Retainer Clip (3) - Disengage
  18. High Voltage Battery Interface Control Module (1) - Remove
    Fig 14: High Voltage Battery Interface Control Module
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  19. Battery Hold Down Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
    Fig 15: Battery Hold Down Retainer
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  20. Battery Hold Down Retainer (2) - Remove
  21. Cell Battery Module (1) - Remove
    Fig 16: Cell Battery Module
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    NOTE: If a service replacement cell battery module is required, the replacement cell battery module will need to have its cell voltages balanced. In order to facilitate installing EL-50332  cell balancing service tool, the replacement cell battery module will have to go in cell battery module 4 or cell battery module 5 location. Repositioning the existing cell battery module 4 or cell battery module 5 into the location of the cell battery module requiring replacement as applicable.
  22. If replacing the cell battery module, insert the shipping bracket (2) that comes with the NEW cell battery.
    Fig 17: Shipping Bracket
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  23. Install the retainers. (1)