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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2011ESCALADE BASE, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 6 (HYBRID/EV CONTROL SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDRIVE MOTOR GENERATOR CONTROL MODULE SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2011 Cadillac Escalade Base, AWD

Removal Procedure

2011 Cadillac Escalade Base, AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
    Fig 1: Sight Shield And Fasteners
    GM1971274Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the fender brace. Refer to Front Fender Rear Upper Bracket Replacement .
    2. NOTE:

    Removing the sight shield disengages the High Voltage Interlock Circuit (HVIC). The sight shield mounting fastener must be installed and properly tightened for the HVIC to be closed. Failure to properly tighten the sight shield mounting fastener may result in an open HVIC condition and DTCs.

  2. Loosen the sight shield mounting fastener (1) and lift the sight shield from the ball studs (2).
    3. WARNING:

    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.

  3. Perform the High Voltage Disabling procedure. Refer to High Voltage Disabling .
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