Battery Plug: Removal
CAUTION:
- When working on the high voltage systems, always wear insulating gloves.
- Keep the removed service plug in your pocket to prevent other technicians from reconnecting it while you are servicing the vehicle.
- After removing the service plug grip, do not touch the high voltage connectors and terminals for 5 minutes.
NOTE:
After removing the service plug grip, do not operate the power switch as it may damage the hybrid vehicle control ECU.
- PRECAUTION CAUTION: The hybrid system uses high voltage circuits, so improper handling could cause an electric shock or leakage. During service (including installation/removal, inspection and replacement of parts), be sure to follow the procedures (see PRECAUTION ).
- REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE HV BATTERY ASSEMBLY
- Remove the HV battery from the vehicle (see REMOVAL ).
- REMOVE BATTERY COVER (See DISASSEMBLY )
- REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP PAD CAUTION: Wear insulating gloves.
- Peel off the bonded parts, then remove the battery clamp pad (the battery carrier cushion).
- REMOVE NO. 1 WIRE HARNESS PROTECTOR COVER
- Open the wire harness protector cover.
- Remove the 2 nuts, then disconnect the service plug.
- Remove the wire harness protector cover.
- REMOVE BATTERY PLUG
- Disconnect the connector clamp.
- Remove the 2 bolts, then disconnect the service plug from the upper battery carrier.
- Open the wire harness protector cover as shown in the illustration. Then remove the service plug from the junction block.