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
- Remove the HV battery assemblyHV Battery (RWD/AWD) (Remove and Install).
- Lower the vehicle, but keep it in position to raise it in a later step.
- Remove the 2nd row seat cushion frame Frame - Seat Base - 2nd Row Cushion (Remove and Replace).
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Remove the high voltage junction box (HVJB) cover:
- 1st Generation, HV Junction Box - Cover - 1st Generation (Remove and Replace)
- 2nd Generation, HV Junction Box - Cover - 2nd Generation (Remove and Replace)
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Mark the HV cables from the drive inverter appropriately as positive and
negative.
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Remove the bolts (x2) at the rear
of the HVJB that attach the HV cables from the drive inverter and HV battery.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
- 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.
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Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
NoteThe following steps are performed from beneath the vehicle.
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Release the bolt that secures the
ground strap to the vehicle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
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Remove and discard the bolts (x2)
that attach the Rapid Mate connector to the body.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T30 bit
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Remove and discard the bolts (x2)
that attach the plastic cover to the body.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T30 bit
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Remove the plastic cover from the cables.
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Pull the HV cables out of the vehicle and remove the Rapid Mate assembly.