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Object Number: 1971862 Size: MF

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Danger: Always perform the High Voltage Disabling procedure prior to servicing any High Voltage component or connection. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.

The High Voltage Disabling procedure will perform the following tasks:

   • Identify how to disable high voltage.
   • Identify how to test for the presence of high voltage.
   • Identify condition under which high voltage is always present and personal protection equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.
Failure to follow the procedures exactly as written may result in serious injury or death.

Preliminary Procedures:

  1. Disable the high voltage at the drive motor generator battery. Refer to High Voltage Disabling .
  2. Remove the upper cover. Refer to Drive Motor Battery Case Upper Cover, Front Cover, and Right Side Cover Replacement .
  3. Remove the outlet ducts. Refer to Battery Cooling Air Outlet Duct Replacement .

1

Drive Motor Battery Cable Terminal Nut

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tip
Remove cable retainer from battery fan assembly.

Tighten
5 N·m (44 lb in)

2

Generator Battery Vent Fan Bolt

Tighten
6 N·m (53 lb in)

3

Drive Motor Generator Battery Cooling Blower Nut (Qty: 2)

Tighten
6 N·m (53 lb in)

4

Generator Battery Vent Fan

Procedure:

  1. Disconnect the wiring connections.
  2. Lift off from the inlet duct housing.
  3. After vent van has been replaced, enable the HV system. Refer to High Voltage Enabling .