2015 NISSAN LEAF Dismantling Guide

• If the charge connector is connected to the vehicle, remove it. Refer to
3-4.1 Removing the Charge Connector (DG–18).
• The vehicle contains parts that contain powerful magnets. If a person who is
wearing a pacemaker or other medical device is close to these parts, the medical
device may be affected by the magnets. Such persons must not perform work on the
vehicle.
• Be sure to verify that the READY indicator is off and the high voltage system is
stopped.
•

After the high voltage system is shut down, please wait at least ten (10) minutes for
complete discharge of the high voltage capacitor. While waiting, do not operate any
vehicle functions.
• After shutting down the high voltage system and removing the 12V battery negative (-) terminal, wait at least three (3) minutes to discharge the air bag capacitor. Even
though the 12V battery negative (-) is disconnected, the Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) air bag maintains voltage at least three (3) minutes. During this time,
there is a possibility of sudden SRS air bag inflation due to harness short circuit
or damage and it may cause serious injuries.
• Always shut down the high voltage system before disconnecting the 12V battery. Not doing so may result in serious injury or death from electrical shock.
• The 12V system will remain active even after the 12V battery negative (-) terminal is removed while the high voltage system is active. The high voltage system is active during
any of the following conditions:
• charging indicator is turned ON
• READY indicator is turned ON
Refer to 1-1.2 Interior Component Location (DG–7) for location of these indicators.
This

is because DC/DC converter will not shut down and power will be supplied to the
12V system and high voltage system continuously.
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3-4.1 Removing the Charge Connector
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Use the illustration to identify the type of charge connector and follow the appropriate
procedure.
1.Quick Charge Connector (If So Equipped)
NOTE:
The quick charger must be OFF to release the charge connector lock.
Release the quick connector lock and pull to remove. Refer to the quick charger label or
instructions.
2. Trickle and Normal Charge Connectors
a. Press the charge connector release button on the charge connector and pull to remove.
NOTE:
If the charge connector cannot be removed, the electric lock is engaged. Follow
the next steps to disengage.
b. To disengage the electric charge connector lock, place the charge connector lock switch in the
UNLOCK mode (center level position) . Trickle and Normal Charge Connector
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ypical Quick Charge Connector
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c. The charge connector can be unlocked by
pushing the charge connector unlock button on
the Nissan Intelligent Key® for more than 1
second. The charge connector will temporarily
unlock for 30 seconds.
d. Press the charge connector release button and pull the charge connector to remove it.
3. If the Trickle or Normal Charge Connector Cannot Unlock
a. Place power switch in OFF position.
b. Open the hood.
c. Using a flat head screwdriver (or suitable tool) , insert into the screw located through the access
hole near the front of the hood lock.
d. Rotate screw clockwise to release the charge connector lock.
e. Press the charge connector release button and pull the charge connector to remove it. HOLD
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3-4.2 Indications the High Voltage System is ON
1. If the READY indicator is ON, the high voltage system is active.
2.

The high voltage system is active if any charge indicator
is ON (blue LEDs on top of the instrument panel) .
Before disconnecting the 12V battery terminal, if necessary, lower the windows, unlock the doors, and open
the rear hatch as required. Once 12V battery is disconnected, power controls will not operate.
3-4.3 Powering Down the High Voltage System
The high voltage system can be shut down with any 1 of the following procedures: • Turn OFF the power switch anddisconnect the 12V battery.
Refer to 3-4.4 Primary Procedure (DG–20) .
•

Remove the fuses for the high voltage control system and disconnect the 12V battery. Refer to
3-4.5 Alternate Procedure 1 (Remove Fuses) (DG–21).
•

Remove the service plug and disconnect the 12V battery. Refer to 3-4.6 Alternate Procedure 2
(Remove

Service Plug) (DG–24) .
3-4.4

Primary Procedure
1. Check the READY indicator status. If it is ON, the high voltage system is active.
2.

Place the selector lever in the Park (P) position.
3. Press the power switch once to turn OFF the high voltage system. Then verify whether the READY indicator is OFF and continue to the next steps to
open

the hood for 12V battery negative cable access.
If the READY indicator does not turn off,
refer to 3-4.5 Alternate Procedure 1 (Remove Fuses)
(DG–21)
4. If possible, keep the Nissan Intelligent Key® at least 5 meters
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5. Open the hood.
6.
Disconnect the negative (-) 12V battery cable (1) .
Insulate the negative (-) battery cable terminal with
insulated tape.
NOTE: : Arrow in illustration depicts vehicle front
direction.
7. Wait

at least ten (10) minutes for complete discharge of the high voltage capacitor after
the power switch has been turned OFF.
8. Perform the dismantling operation.
3-4.5 Alternate Procedure 1 (Remove Fuses) 1. Open the hood. AAYIA0145ZZ
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2. Press and expand the pawls (A) on the sides of the fuse box and remove the fuse box (1) from its
housing.
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There is no separate fuse box cover. The bottom of the fuse box is also its cover.
3. Remove the following fuses: a. F/S1 RLY Fuse (F24 F/S1 RLY 15A)
b. VCM Fuse (F3 VCM 20A) 1A
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4. Remove the fuse box cover and remove the 20A VCM fuse.
NO TE: : Arrow in illustration depicts vehicle front direction.
5.

If you cannot identify the above fuses, remove all fuses in the fuse boxes.
6. Disconnect the negative (-) 12V battery cable (1) . Insulate the negative (-) battery cable terminal with
insulated tape.
NOTE: : Arrow in illustration depicts vehicle front
direction.
7. Wait

at least ten (10) minutes for complete discharge of the high voltage capacitor after
the fuses are pulled.
8. Perform the dismantling operation. To avoid unintended reinstallation and risk of electrical shock and severe personal injury
or

death, the dismantler should carry the fuses on his/her person and cover the fuse box
with insulated tape. 20A VCM (Yellow)
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3-4.6 Alternate Procedure 2 (Remove Service Plug)
• Do not remove the service plug without always wearing appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) to help protect the dismantler from serious injury or death
by electrical shock.
• Immediately cover the service plug socket with insulated tape. The Li-ion battery
retains
high voltage power even when the service plug is removed. To avoid electric
shock, NEVER touch the terminals inside the socket. To avoid unintended reinstallation and risk of electrical shock and severe personal injury
or

death, the dismantler should carry the service plug on his/her person while work is in
progress.
1. Insert a suitable tool (1) under the RH rear corner of theaccess trim cover located on the floor behind the center
console. Pry up (2) and remove.
NOTE: : Arrow in illustration depicts vehicle front
direction.
2.

Remove the 10 mm access cover bolts (1) and remove
the cover (2) .
NOTE: : Arrow in illustration depicts vehicle front
direction.
3.

Remove the service plug using the following steps: (1) pull up and release the green lever, (2)
press the locking tab to release and rotate fully upward, (3) pull the service plug completely out of
its socket. 12
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