Crash Pad Lower Panel (Driver's side)

1. Remove the upper battery cover (A) after rotating valve in the direction of the arrow.

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2. Disconnect the auxiliary 12 V negative (-) battery terminal (A) after loosening the nut.

   Tightening torque  :

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

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3. Remove the engine room junction box cover (A).

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4. Disconnect the service interlock connector (A).
   WARNING: Wait more than 3 minutes for capacitor in the inverter to be discharged completely after disconnecting the high voltage service interlock connector.

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   NOTE: The high voltage service interlock connector cannot be completely removed.

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(Refer to Crash Pad -  "CRASH PAD SIDE COVER ")

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Information 

Clip position:  Dotted circles