Up to 08/2009

HYBRID / BATTERY CONTROL: SERVICE PLUG GRIP: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

HINT
Service Precautions.

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

3. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER

(a) Disengage the 2 clips and 2 guides, and remove the battery service hole cover.





HINT
Because these are 2-piece clips, one side will remain in the bracket when they are being removed.

4. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP

CAUTION:
* Remove the service plug grip to interrupt a high voltage circuit at the time of the check.
* 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 colored.
(a) Wear insulated gloves. Remove the service plug grip after sliding the lever of the service plug grip.





CAUTION:
* Keep the removed service plug grip in your pocket to prevent other technicians from accidentally reconnecting it while you are servicing the vehicle.
* After disconnecting the service plug grip, wait for at least 10 minutes before touching any of the high-voltage connectors or terminals.
HINT
Waiting for at least 10 minutes is required to discharge the high-voltage capacitor inside the inverter with converter assembly.