4. 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. Wait 3 minutes before handling SRS system components and 10 minutes before handling high
voltage system components while the system discharges
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DANGER:
• The high voltage system may remain powered for up to 10 minutes after the vehicle is disabled.
• To prevent serious injury or death from electrical shock avoid touching, cutting, or breaching any
orange high voltage power cable or high voltage component while the system discharges.
WARNING:
• The SRS may remain powered for up to 3 minutes after the vehicle is disabled.
• To prevent serious injury or death from unintentional SRS deployment, avoid crushing, cutting, or
breaching the SRS components.
• If the disabling procedures cannot be performed completely, proceed with caution as there is no
assurance that the high voltage electrical system, SRS, or fuel pump are disabled.
Alternative High Voltage System Shut Down Procedure
NOTE:
If the service disconnect procedure cannot be performed, the following alternative shut down procedure is
acceptable.
1. Locate the fuse/fusible link box (1) under the hood near
the driver side strut tower (2).
• : Vehicle Front
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DANGER:
• The high voltage system may remain powered for up to 10 minutes after the vehicle is disabled.
• To prevent serious injury or death from electrical shock avoid touching, cutting, or breaching any
orange high voltage power cable or high voltage component while the system discharges.
WARNING:
• The SRS may remain powered for up to 3 minutes after the vehicle is disabled.
• To prevent serious injury or death from unintentional SRS deployment, avoid crushing, cutting, or
breaching the SRS components.
• If the disabling procedures cannot be performed completely, proceed with caution as there is no
assurance that the high voltage electrical system, SRS, or fuel pump are disabled.
2. 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.
