Overhaul
OverhaulDuring overhaul, immobilize and disable the vehicle if not already done (See illustrations). The HV battery cover should never be breached or removed under any circumstances including fire. Doing so may result in severe electrical burns, shock, or electrocution.
- Immobilize Vehicle
Chock wheels and set the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to the Park position.
- Disable Vehicle
Performing any one of the following three procedures will shut the vehicle off and disable the HV battery pack, SRS, and gasoline fuel pump.
Procedure #1
1. Confirm the status of READY indicator in the instrument cluster.
2. If the READY indicator is illuminated, the vehicle is on and operational. Shut off the vehicle by pushing the power button once
3. The vehicle is already shut off if the instrument cluster lights and the READY indicator are not illuminated. Do not push the power button because the vehicle may start.
4. Keep the smart key at least 16 feet (5 meters) away from the vehicle.
5. If the smart key cannot be found, disconnect the 12-Volt auxiliary battery in the trunk.
Procedure #2 (Alternate if power button is inaccessible)
1. Disconnect the 12-Volt auxiliary battery in the trunk.
2. Remove the engine compartment covers.
3. Remove the driver side fuse box cover.
4. Remove the IGCT No. 1 fuse (20A yellow colored) in the engine compartment junction block as illustrated. If the correct fuse cannot be recognized, pull all of the fuses in the fuse block.
Procedure #3 (Alternate if power button and engine compartment are inaccessible)
1. Remove the RH J/B-B fuse (30A green colored) in the trunk near the auxiliary battery positive post as illustrated above. If the correct fuse cannot be recognized, pull all three fuses.
2. Disconnect the 12-Volt auxiliary battery in the trunk.