Auxiliary 12 V Battery

Open the front trunk (A).

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Open the service cover (A).

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Disconnect the auxiliary 12 V battery negative (-) terminal (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)

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Disconnect the service interlock connector (A).
WARNING: Wait more than 5 minutes for capacitor of the high voltage battery system to be discharged completely.

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NOTE: The service interlock connector cannot be completely removed.

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Open the auxiliary 12 V battery positive (+) terminal cover (A).

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Disconnect the auxiliary 12 V battery positive (+) terminal (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)

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Remove the auxiliary 12 V battery (A) after removing the clamp (B).
Tightening torque:

9.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.1 lb.ft)

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