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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tool

    • EL-48265 Battery Lifting Fixture
    • EL-48569 Terminal Covers

Removal Procedure

    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.


    Object Number: 2153770  Size: SH
  1. Disable the high voltage at both the drive motor generator battery assembly and the drive motor generator control module assembly. Refer to High Voltage Disabling.
  2. Remove the high voltage terminal extension cover. Refer to Drive Motor Battery Cable Terminal Extension Cover Replacement
  3. Remove the battery cable terminal fasteners (1)  and reposition the cable terminals.

  4. Object Number: 2154159  Size: SH

    Warning: High Voltage (HV) cables are not repairable. After disconnecting HV cables, protect and insulate ring terminal ends immediately with the EL-48569 terminal covers and UL® Listed, or equivalent, insulation tape rated at a minimum of 600 volts. Damage caused to unprotected terminal ends will result in cable replacement.

  5. Using the EL-48569 covers , cover the 300 Volt positive and negative terminals.

  6. Object Number: 2154271  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the retaining clips (1) and remove the battery vent tube (2).

  8. Object Number: 2154905  Size: SH
  9. Remove the air outlet duct retainer (1) and the air outlet duct (2).

  10. Object Number: 2155131  Size: SH
  11. Remove the generator battery retaining nuts (1).
  12. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2155143  Size: SH
  13. Install the drive motor battery cable terminal extension cover (1) and bolts (2) and tighten to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
  14. Disconnect the X350 harness connector from the drive motor generator battery.

  15. Object Number: 2155152  Size: SH
  16. Using the EL-48265 fixture , secure the drive motor battery at the lifting points (1).

  17. Object Number: 2154163  Size: SH

    Danger: The high voltage (HV) battery must be protected when outside of the vehicle.

    Storage Guidelines

       • Store the HV battery flat, do not exceed 45 degrees when handling.
       • Store the HV battery in an environmentally protected area.
       • Maintain the HV battery at room temperature.
       • Protect the HV battery from exposure to liquids.
       • Protect the HV battery from physical damage.
    Unqualified Access Guidelines
    1. Cover all exposed high voltage openings with UL® listed, or equivalent, insulation tape rated at a minimum of 600 volts.
    2. Store the HV battery in a limited-access area.
    Failure to follow these guidelines may result in serious injury or death.

  18. Remove the drive motor generator battery assembly (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2155152  Size: SH
  1. Using the EL-48265 fixture , secure the NEW drive motor battery at the lifting points (1).

  2. Object Number: 2154163  Size: SH

    Danger: The high voltage (HV) battery must be protected when outside of the vehicle.

    Storage Guidelines

       • Store the HV battery flat, do not exceed 45 degrees when handling.
       • Store the HV battery in an environmentally protected area.
       • Maintain the HV battery at room temperature.
       • Protect the HV battery from exposure to liquids.
       • Protect the HV battery from physical damage.
    Unqualified Access Guidelines
    1. Cover all exposed high voltage openings with UL® listed, or equivalent, insulation tape rated at a minimum of 600 volts.
    2. Store the HV battery in a limited-access area.
    Failure to follow these guidelines may result in serious injury or death.

  3. Install the drive motor generator battery assembly (1).
  4. Connect the X350 harness connector from the drive motor generator battery.
  5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2155131  Size: SH
  6. Install the generator battery retaining nuts (1) and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  7. Object Number: 2154905  Size: SH
  8. Install the air outlet duct (2) and the air outlet duct retainer (1).

  9. Object Number: 2154271  Size: SH
  10. Connect the battery vent tube (2) and retaining clips (1).

  11. Object Number: 2154159  Size: SH
  12. Remove the EL-48569 covers , from the 300 Volt positive and negative terminals.

  13. Object Number: 2153770  Size: SH
  14. Reposition the cable terminals and Install the battery cable terminal fasteners (1) and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
  15. Install the high voltage terminal extension cover. Refer to Drive Motor Battery Cable Terminal Extension Cover Replacement.
  16. Enable the High Voltage system. Refer to High Voltage Enabling.