3-1 Preparation Items
Preparation Items
SpecificationPurpose
PPE
(personal protective equipment): Up to 1,000V For protection from high-
voltage electrical shock.
Insulated gloves Insulated shoes
—
Safety
shield —
T
o protect eyes when around
high-voltage components and
wiring.
Safety Glasses 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 12-volt battery
terminal
bolt.
Solvent resistant protection gloves
Solvent resistant protection shoes —To utilize in the event of a
high-voltage battery
electrolytic solution leak.
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.
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6. Open luggage compartment, release the 2 push pin retainers
(A)and lift rear luggage board.
Detach the 2 straps (B)and remove the rear luggage board.
7. Use a suitable tool (A)to release the locking tabs and
remove the service plug access cover.
8. Remove the service plug (A)by pulling the locking lever (B), then pressing the locking tab (C)
and rotating the handle (D)fully outward. Using the handle, pull the service plug (E)completely
out of its socket.
9. Cover the service plug socket with insulated tape.
10. Wait approximately ten (10) minutes for complete discharge of the high-voltage capacitor
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