Removal [02/2014 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
The hybrid system has high-voltage circuits. Accidents, such as electric shock, or electric leaks may result if the hybrid system is not operated in a correct manner. Make sure to follow the correct procedure.
Refer to PRECAUTION [02/2014 - 11/2016]
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2016 - ]
NOTE:After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
Refer to PRECAUTION [02/2014 - 11/2016]
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2016 - ]
- REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 (REMOVAL [02/2014 - 11/2015])
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 (REMOVAL [11/2015 - 11/2016])
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 (REMOVAL [11/2016 - ])
- REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 (REMOVAL [02/2014 - 11/2015])
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 (REMOVAL [11/2015 - 11/2016])
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 (REMOVAL [11/2016 - ])
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [02/2014 - 11/2016]
Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2016 - ]
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 (REMOVAL [02/2014 - 11/2016])
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 (REMOVAL [11/2016 - ])
- REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PANEL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 (REMOVAL [02/2014 - 11/2015])
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 (REMOVAL [11/2015 - 11/2016])
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 (REMOVAL [11/2016 - ])
- REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP WARNING:
- Wear insulated gloves.
- Remove the service plug grip to interrupt the high voltage circuit at the time of inspection or repair.
- Keep the removed service plug grip in your pocket to prevent other technicians from accidentally reconnecting it while you are servicing the vehicle.
- All the high voltage wiring connectors are orange.
- Wear insulated gloves and remove the service plug grip after sliding the lever of the service plug grip as shown in the illustration.WARNING:
- Keep the removed service plug grip in your pocket to prevent other technicians from accidentally reconnecting it while you are servicing the vehicle.
- After removing the service plug grip, do not touch the high voltage connectors or terminals for 10 minutes.
HINT:
Waiting for at least 10 minutes is required to discharge the high voltage capacitor inside the inverter with converter assembly.