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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.

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1968778  Size: SH
  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the drive motor generator control module ground strap bolt (1) and strap (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1968778  Size: SH
  1. Position the ground strap (2) to the drive motor generator control module.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the ground strap bolt (1).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  5. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .