28/06/2023 10:55:07

HV Rapid Mate Vehicle Side (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 44400102

  • 2023-06-28: Added step to remove the plastic cover from the cables before removal of the assembly.

Removal

  1. Remove the HV battery assemblyHV Battery (RWD/AWD) (Remove and Install).
  2. Lower the vehicle, but keep it in position to raise it in a later step.
  3. Remove the 2nd row seat cushion frame Frame - Seat Base - 2nd Row Cushion (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the high voltage junction box (HVJB) cover:
  5. Mark the HV cables from the drive inverter appropriately as positive and negative.
  6. Remove the bolts (x2) at the rear of the HVJB that attach the HV cables from the drive inverter and HV battery.
    9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  7. Pull the HV cables that lead to the HV battery out from the HVJB. Leave the HV cables that lead to the drive inverter in place.
  8. Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
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    Note
    The following steps are performed from beneath the vehicle.
  9. Release the bolt that secures the ground strap to the vehicle.
    6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  10. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the Rapid Mate connector to the body.
    9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T30 bit
  11. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the plastic cover to the body.
    6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T30 bit
  12. Remove the plastic cover from the cables.
  13. Pull the HV cables out of the vehicle and remove the Rapid Mate assembly.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.