Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
HV Battery: Installation
- INSTALL HV BATTERY
- Set the HV battery to the body.
- Connect the battery hose to the body.CAUTION: Since alkaline electrolyte may be got on the hose end, carry out the operation with considerable care.
- INSTALL BATTERY BRACKET
- Install the RH and LH battery bracket with the 13 bolts and nut.
Torque: 18 N.m (185 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
- Install and tighten the 5 bolts for HV battery.
Torque: 18 N.m (185 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
- Install the RH and LH battery bracket with the 13 bolts and nut.
- INSTALL HIGH TENSION CABLE
- Install the earth terminal.
- Install the high tension cable with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.0 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf)
- Install the battery carrier catch bracket with the 3 nuts.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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