Service Precautions: Insight

The following service precautions must be followed:

• Ensure ignition is off and ignition key is removed from ignition before performing any inspection or service procedure in engine compartment, as engine may automatically start and shut off when ignition is on.
• Read all service and warning labels in engine compartment before performing any procedures in engine compartment.
• All high-voltage wire harness connectors contain Orange connectors. DO NOT touch any wiring harness that contains Orange connectors.
• High-voltage battery and other high-voltage components may be identified by HIGH VOLTAGE caution labels. DO NOT touch these components.
• If necessary to inspect or service high-voltage system, ensure ignition is off. Remove trunk floor mat. Remove battery module cover from Intelligent Power Unit (IPU) lid. Remove locking cover from battery module switch. Turn battery module switch off and install locking cover on switch. See Fig 1. Wait at least 5 minutes to allow condensors to discharge before touching any high-voltage wiring harness, connectors or components. Remove undercover, mid-frame cover clips and IPU lid. See Fig 2. Using a DVOM, measure voltage at junction board terminals. See Fig 3. If voltage reading is 0.1 volt or less, high-voltage system has been properly deactivated and high-voltage cables can be disconnected safely. If voltage is present, DO NOT attempt to disconnect high-voltage cables due to a malfunction in high-voltage system.
• If necessary to touch any high-voltage wiring harness, connectors or components, use insulated gloves. Ensure insulated gloves are dry and in good condition and that no holes exist in insulated gloves by applying air pressure to insulated glove before touching any high-voltage wiring harness, connectors or components.
• DO NOT wear any metal objects while working on vehicle which may accidently drop and cause a short circuit.
• If any high-voltage wiring harness connector is disconnected, ensure terminal on wiring harness connector is wrapped with tape to prevent wiring harness connector from contacting any surface.
• If servicing high-voltage system, place sign on roof of vehicle to indicate to other technicians that high-voltage system is being serviced.
  Fig 1: Locating Battery Module Switch

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