Before Performing Overhaul
OverhaulDuring overhaul, immobilize and disable the vehicle if not already done. 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 either of the following 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 3.3 feet (1 meter) 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 driver side fuse box cover in the engine compartment.
3. Remove the IGCT No. 2 fuse (10A red 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.
WARNING:
- The high voltage system may remain powered for Up to 10 minutes after the vehicle is shut off or disabled. To prevent serious injury or death from severe burns or electric shock, avoid touching, cutting, or breaching any orange high voltage power cable or high voltage component
- The SRS may remain powered for Up to 90 seconds after the vehicle is shut off or disabled. To prevent serious injury or death from unintentional SRS deployment, avoid crushing, cutting, or breaching the SRS components.
- If none of the disabling procedures can he performed, proceed with caution as there is no assurance that the high voltage electrical system, SRS, or fuel pump are disabled.