Removal Procedure
- Check the 12 volt battery voltage with a digital multimeter before disconnecting any battery cables leads. If the voltage is 13.5 volts or above, the Battery Maintenance Mode is active. The technician must wait for the T18 battery charger to deactivate before disconnecting the battery negative cable. Charging System Description and Operation
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. - Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
Apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces.
- Front Wheel Opening Molding Retainer (1) - Disengage [4x]
- Front Wheel Opening Molding Retainer (2) - Disengage [11x]
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Front Wheel Opening Molding (3) - Remove
Position the charge port door to the full open position.
- Using a trim type tool, release the retainers on the charge port door (1) from the housing.
- Charge Port Door (1) - Remove
Using a trim type tool, release the retainers on the top of the charge port housing (1) from the fender.
Using a trim type tool, release the retainers on the lower side of the charge port housing (1) from the fender.
Disconnect the electrical connector. (1)
- Charge Port Housing (2) - Remove
Always ensure the Battery Maintenance Mode is inactive before disconnecting the low voltage 12 volt battery (or batteries). This mode can be active with the ignition off, regardless of whether the vehicle charging cord is plugged in or not. When this mode is active, the on-board high voltage battery charger(s) will energize the 12 volt battery cables and charge the 12 volt battery (or batteries). Disconnecting any battery cables while this mode is active may result in an electrical shock or a burn from hot battery cable leads.
Transfer charge port door as needed.