2017 NISSAN LEAF Roadside Assistance Guide

5. Storing the Vehicle
The service plug must be removed to shut down the high-voltage system for storage.
Do
not store a vehicle inside a structure. Keep the vehicle away from other vehicles if the
high-voltage battery is severely damaged. There is possibility of delayed fire from a
severely damaged high-voltage battery.
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5-1 Danger Sign Example
If
LEAF needs to be stored or left unattended, the high-voltage system must be shut down by removing the
service plug (refer to 5-3 Removing the Service Plug (RAG–36)) , and a sign put on the vehicle indicating it
is

an electric vehicle with high-voltage dangers. For example: AAYIA0020GB
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5-2 Preparation Items
Preparation Items
Specification Purpose
Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE):
Insulated gloves Up to 1,000V
For protection from high-voltage
electrical
shock
Insulated shoes –
Safety

shield –
Leather

gloves Must be able to fasten tight
around

the wrist (worn over
insulated gloves) . To protect insulated gloves
Wrenches Size:10mm
To remove the service plug access
cover
bolts.
To remove the 12-volt battery
terminal bolt.
Solvent resistant protection
gloves –
To utilize in the event of a high-
voltage battery electrolytic solution
leak.
Solvent resistant protection
shoes –
Absorbent pad The same pad used for internal
combustion engine fluids can be
used. To absorb any high-voltage battery
electrolytic solution leakage.
Standard fire fighting equipment Standard fire fighting equipment Depending on type of fire
(vehicle or battery) use standard
fire fighting equipment (water or
extinguisher) .To extinguish a fire.
Insulated tape InsulatingTo cover any damaged harnesses to
protect from and prevent electrical
shock. Tape should cover all bare or
damaged wire.
5-2.1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Protective Wear Control
Perform an inspection of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) items before beginning work. Do not use
any damaged PPE items.
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5-2.2 Daily Inspection
This
inspection is performed before and after use. The worker who will be using the items should perform
the inspection and check for deterioration and damage. • Insulated rubber gloves should be inspected for scratches, holes and tears. (Visual check and airleakage test)
• Insulated safety boots should be inspected for holes, damage, nails, metal pieces, wear or other problems on the soles. (Visual check)
• Insulated rubber sheet should be inspected for tears. (Visual check)
5-2.3 Insulated Tools
When performing work at locations where high-voltage is applied (such as terminals) , use insulated tools
meeting 1,000V/300A specifications.
5-3 Removing the Service Plug • Do not remove the service plug without always wearing appropriate Personal
Protective
Equipment (PPE) to help protect the responder from serious injury or death
by electrical shock.
• Immediately cover the service plug socket with insulated tape. The high-voltage
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 service plug should be securely stored away from the vehicle while the vehicle
is in storage.
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.
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4. Insert a suitable tool (1) under the RH rear corner of the
access trim cover located on the floor behind the center
console. Pry up (2) and remove.
NOTE: : Arrow in illustration depicts vehicle front
direction.
5.

Remove the 10 mm access cover bolts (1) and remove
the cover (2) .
NOTE: : Arrow in illustration depicts vehicle front
direction.
6.

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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2
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2
3
Pull up Rotate
Push to
release Pull up
and
remove
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7.
Waitat least ten (10) minutes for complete discharge of the high-voltage capacitor after
the service plug has been removed.
8. Open the hood.
9. 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.
10.

The vehicle is now ready for storage. AAYIA0145ZZ
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This document may not be altered without the written permission of Nissan North America, Inc.
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