Accessory DC Power Control Module Removal and Installation

Accessory DC Power Control Module Removal and Installation

Special Tools
* GE-48494 - Power Electronics Pressure Test Adapter Kit
* J 24460-01 - Cooling System Pressure Tester

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the drive motor generator control module from the vehicle. Refer to Drive Motor Generator Control Module Assembly Replacement (Drive Motor Generator Control Module Assembly Replacement).
2. Remove the APM ground strap bolt (1) and ground strap (2).




3. Remove the coolant pipe hoses (1).

Caution: The module must be drained of all residual coolant prior to disassembly. Failure to properly drain all residual coolant may cause electronic circuit damage to occur during disassembly.

Note: Place a container under the coolant outlet pipe to capture the escaping coolant.

4. Drain the drive motor generator control module assembly of residual coolant by applying 30 psi regulated compressed air to the coolant inlet pipe until no coolant remains.




5. Remove the drive motor generator power inverter control module (PIM) cover bolts (1).
6. Remove the PIM cover (2). Discard the cover seal (3).

Note: A service replacement APM does not have the engine coolant recovery reservoir support stud installed. Remove and save the stud for installation onto the replacement APM.

7. Remove the engine coolant recovery reservoir support stud (4), if necessary.





Caution: Always remove and install the High Voltage terminal fasteners with a magnet tipped socket. Never touch the exposed electronic circuit board surface or components. Dropped fasteners or physical contact may result in electronic circuit board damage.

8. Remove the HV dc accessory DC power control module (APM) terminal fasteners (1) utilizing a magnetic socket.




9. Temporarily install the PIM cover (2) with 4 finger-tightened bolts (1).




10. Rotate the drive motor generator control module assembly onto the PIM cover.
11. Remove the accessory DC power control module (APM) bolts (1).
12. Remove the APM (2) and discard the coolant seal (3).

Installation Procedure




1. Install new APM coolant seal (3).
2. Position the APM (2) onto the PIM ensuring the seal remains in place.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the accessory DC power control module (APM) bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




4. Rotate the drive motor generator control module assembly onto the APM.
5. Clamp the GE-48494 - adapter kit components (2, 3) to a coolant pipe.
6. Plug the remaining coolant pipe with the GE-48494 - adapter kit plug and clamp (1).
7. Apply 20 psi (138 kPa) pressure with J 24460-01 - pressure tester (4).
8. Monitor the pressure tester gauge for 5 minutes and ensure that pressure remains at the specified value.

* If the specified pressure cannot be maintained, disassemble the drive motor generator control module assembly and replace the coolant seals.
* If pressure remains at the specified value, proceed to the next step.

9. Remove all GE-48494 - adapter kit components.




10. Remove the PIM cover bolts (1).
11. Remove the PIM cover (2).





Caution: Always remove and install the High Voltage terminal fasteners with a magnet tipped socket. Never touch the exposed electronic circuit board surface or components. Dropped fasteners or physical contact may result in electronic circuit board damage.

12. Install the HV dc APM terminal fasteners (1) utilizing a magnetic socket. Tighten the terminal fasteners to 9 Nm (80 lb in).




13. Install a new PIM cover seal (3).

Note: DO NOT use excessively abrasive cleaning tools on the sealing surface. Hand sanding with wet 400 grit sandpaper or use of a hand scraper is recommended.

14. Clean the sealing surface of the PIM cover as necessary.
15. Position the PIM cover (2) onto the PIM ensuring the seal remains in place.
16. Install the PIM cover bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to 5 Nm (44 lb in).

Note: A service replacement APM does not have the engine coolant recovery reservoir support stud installed. Install the stud when replacing the APM.

17. Install the engine coolant recovery reservoir support stud (4), if necessary. Tighten the stud to 9 Nm (80 lb in).




18. Install the coolant pipe hoses (1).




19. Install the ground strap (2) and ground strap bolt (1). Tighten the bolt to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).
20. Install the drive motor generator control module. Refer to Drive Motor Generator Control Module Assembly Replacement (Drive Motor Generator Control Module Assembly Replacement).