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Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING:
  • Be sure to read and follow the "General Safety Information And Caution " before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
  • Be sure to read and follow the "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE " before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
  1. Shut off the high voltage circuit.

    (Refer to Hybrid Control System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE ")

  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  3. Remove the ECM & TCM bracket assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE ")

  4. Drain the coolant of hybrid motor cooling system.

    (Refer to Hybrid Motor Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  5. Disconnect the motor power cable connector (A) and HSG power cable connector (B) after loosening the mounting bolts.
    G13352035Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the power cable (A) and inverter power cable (B) from the HPCU.
    G13352036Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    Information 

    • Remove the inverter power cable in the following order.
    G13352037Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the DC fuse cover (A) after loosening the mounting bolt.

    DC fuse cover installation bolt: 

    4.9 - 6.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.1 lb-ft)

    G13352038Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the DC fuse seal cover (A).
    G13352039Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the DC fuse (A) from the HPCU after loosening the mounting bolt.

    DC fuse installation bolt: 

    9.3 - 10.4 N.m (0.95 - 1.06 kgf.m, 6.9 - 7.7 lb-ft)

    G13352040Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.