Extrication
Vehicle Cut Sheet
Extrication:
NOTE: Repositioning the power seats and operating the power trunk release must be done prior to 12 volt battery disconnection.
1. Immobilize the vehicle
a. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
b. Shut the vehicle OFF by pressing the push-button ignition.
c. Chock the wheels.
d. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the Intelligent Key (1) from the key port located on the lower LH corner of the instrument panel. Keep it at least 3.3 feet (1 meter) away from vehicle.
3. Stabilize the vehicle.
a. Crib at four points directly under the front and rear pillars. Do not place cribbing under the high voltage harness, exhaust system or fuel system.
4. Open the trunk using one of the following methods:
- Intelligent Key button:
Push and hold the trunk release button for longer than 0.5 second to open the trunk.
NOTE: The trunk release button on the Intelligent Key will not operate when the ignition switch is in the ON position or when the trunk cancel switch (located in the glove box) is in the OFF position.
- Interior trunk release switch:
The trunk switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. To open the trunk, push the switch downward.
NOTE: The interior trunk release switch will not operate when the trunk cancel switch (located in the glove box) is in the OFF position.
- Secondary trunk release:
a. Remove the door key from the Intelligent Key as shown.
b. Fold down the rear center seat armrest/cup holder to reveal the trunk compartment access panel. Use the door key to unlock and open the access panel. Pull the trunk release handle (1).
5. Disconnect the negative (-) 12 volt battery cable by performing the following:
a. Open the access panel (1) inside the lower right-hand side of the trunk to access the negative (-) battery cable (2).
b. Disconnect the negative (-) 12 volt battery cable (2) from the 12 volt battery (3).
6. Remove the service disconnect by performing the following as shown:
a. Open the access panel inside the trunk to access the service disconnect.
b. Pull upward (1) on the service disconnect handle and then rotate the handle downward (2) .
c. Pull outward (3) on the service disconnect handle to remove the service disconnect from the battery.
d. Disconnect the negative (-) and positive (+) 12 volt battery cables from the 12 volt battery.
e. Wait 3 minutes before handling SRS system components and 10 minutes before handling high voltage system components while the system discharges.
Alternative High Voltage System Shut Down Procedure
NOTE: If the service disconnect procedure cannot be performed, the following alternative shut down procedure is acceptable.
a. Locate the fuse/fusible link box (1) under the hood near the driver side strut tower (2).
b. Remove the fuse/fusible link box cover and remove the IGCT 50 amp fusible link (1) from the fuse/fusible link box (2). If the correct fuse cannot be recognized, pull all the fuses in the fuse/fusible link box.
7. Accessing the occupants
- Glass removal:
Use normal glass removal procedures as required.
- SRS awareness:
First responders need to be cautious when working in proximity of undeployed air bags and seat belt pre-tensioners. Front dual stage air bags automatically ignite both stages within a fraction of a second.
- Door removal/displacement:
Doors can be removed by conventional rescue tools such as hand, electric, and hydraulic tools. In certain situations, it may be easier to pry back the vehicle body to expose and unbolt the hinges.
- Roof removal:
The Altima Hybrid contains curtain air bags. If undeployed, it is not recommended to remove or to displace the roof. As an alternative, remove the roof panel between the two roof rails.
- Instrument panel displacement:
The Altima Hybrid contains curtain air bags. Do not remove or displace the roof during an instrument panel displacement to avoid cutting into undeployed air bags or inflators. As an alternative, instrument panel displacement may be performed using a modified instrument panel roll.
- Rescue lift bags:
First responders should not place cribbing or rescue lift bags under the high voltage power cables, exhaust system, or fuel system.
NOTE: Repositioning the power seats must be done prior to 12 volt battery disconnection.
Repositioning the seats:
The power seat control can be located as shown. Moving the switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desire d position. Move the recline switch backward until the desired position is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward while moving forward.
Repositioning the steering wheel:
The Altima Hybrid is equipped with a tilting telescopic steering column. To adjust the tilt: pull the lever (1) all the way toward you and adjust the steering wheel up or down in the desired direction (2). Release the lever after the desired position has been achieved.
To adjust the telescopic position: pull the lever (1) all the way toward you and adjust the steering wheel forward or backward (3) into the desired position. Release the lever after the desired position has been achieved.