2017 NISSAN LEAF open hood

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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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 12-volt battery.
Refer to Primary Procedure (FRG–22) .
•

Remove the fuses for the high-voltage control system and disconnect the 12-volt battery.
Refer to Alternate Procedure 1 (Remove Fuses) (FRG–23).
•

Remove the service plug and disconnect the 12-volt battery.
Refer to Alternate Procedure 2 (Remove Service Plug) (FRG–26).
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 12-volt battery negative cable access.
If the READY indicator does not turn off, refer
to Alternate Procedure 1 (Remove Fuses) (FRG–23)
4. If possible, keep the Nissan Intelligent Key® at least 5
meters (16 feet) away from the vehicle.
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6. Disconnect the negative (-) 12-volt 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 first response action
Alternate Procedure 1 (Remove Fuses) 1. Open the hood.
2. Press and expand the pawls (A) on the sides of the fusebox and remove the fuse box (1) from its housing.
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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.
4. Wait at least (10) minutes for complete discharge of the high-voltage capacitor after the
service plug has been removed.
5. Open the hood.
6. Disconnect the negative (-) 12-volt battery cable (1) . Insulate the negative (-) battery cable terminal with
insulated tape.
NOTE: : Arrow in illustration depicts vehicle front
direction.
7.

Perform the first response action. 1
2
3
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