Drive Motor Battery Replacement and Shipping Preparation

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Fig 1: Drive Motor Generator Battery

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
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: 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. Failure to follow the procedures exactly as written may result in serious injury or death. Preliminary Procedure Disable the high voltage at the drive motor generator battery. Refer to High Voltage Disabling .
1	Drive Motor Battery Positive, Negative, and Ground Shield Cable Terminal Fastener Nut (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 9 (80 lb in)
2	Drive Motor Battery 300 Volt Positive and Negative Cable WARNING: High Voltage (HV) cables are not repairable. After disconnecting HV cables, protect and insulate ring terminal ends immediately with the EL-48569 terminal covers and UL® Listed, or equivalent, insulation tape rated at a minimum of 600 volts. Damage caused to unprotected terminal ends will result in cable replacement. Special Tools EL-48569 Terminal Covers
3	Battery Vent Tube TIP: Remove the vent tube from the vehicle.
4	Drive Motor Generator Battery Retainer Nut (Qty: 2) Tighten 50 (37 lb ft)
5	Drive Motor Generator Battery Ground Nut Tighten 25 (18 lb ft)
6	Drive Motor Generator Battery Mounting Nut Tighten 25 (18 lb ft)
7	Drive Motor Generator Battery Ground Bolt Tighten 25 (18 lb ft)
8	Drive Motor Battery Cable Terminal Extension Cover Procedure Disconnect the X350 harness connector from the drive motor generator battery.
9	Drive Motor Battery Cable Terminal Extension Cover Bolt (Qty: 4) Tighten 6 (53 lb in)
10	Lifting Point - Right Side
11	Lifting Points - Left Side
12	Drive Motor Battery Assembly WARNING: The high voltage (HV) battery must be protected when outside of the vehicle. Storage Guidelines Store the HV battery flat, do not exceed 45 degrees when handling. Store the HV battery in an environmentally protected area. Maintain the HV battery at room temperature. Protect the HV battery from exposure to liquids. Protect the HV battery from physical damage. Unqualified Access Guidelines Cover all exposed high voltage openings with UL® listed, or equivalent, insulation tape rated at a minimum of 600 volts. Store the HV battery in a limited-access area. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in serious injury or death. Procedure After the battery assembly has been replaced and the re-assembly of the drive motor generator battery, enable the HV system. Refer to High Voltage Enabling . Check for the latest software calibration updates. Refer to service programing system Service Programming System (SPS) Some portable lifting devices may require raising the vehicle or the removal of the rear tire to permit access of boom into the vehicle. If you are preparing the drive motor generator battery for shipment, install the terminal extension cover assembly and retaining bolts. Using UL® listed or equivalent insulation tape rated at a minimum of 600 V, tape over the manual disconnect opening and the high voltage cable openings on the terminal extension cover. Special Tools EL-48265 Battery Lifting Fixture