Electric Vehicle Battery System

Cooling Duct Repair Procedures

11steps
~66min
3/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
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Removal

Battery Module Output Channel

  • Be sure to read and observe the "General Safety Information and Caution" before performing any work on the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injury.
  • Before performing any work, be sure to disconnect high voltage related to the high voltage system (refer to "High Voltage Disconnection Procedure"). Failure to follow safety instructions may result in serious electric shock.
  1. Remove the high-voltage battery case upper part. (Refer to High-Voltage Battery System - Case - Upper Case).
  2. Loosen the nut and remove the battery module outlet duct (A). Battery module outlet duct nut: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

Outlet Duct Protector Panel

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary 12V battery.
  2. Remove the rear seat cushion. (Refer to Body - "Rear Seat Assembly")
  3. Loosen the nut (A) and remove the outlet duct protector panel (B). Outlet duct protector panel nut: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

Cooling Outlet Duct

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary 12V battery.
  2. Remove the rear seat cushion. (Refer to Body - Rear Seat Assembly).
  3. Loosen the nut (A) and remove the outlet duct protector panel (B). Outlet duct protector panel nut: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m
  4. Open the trunk.
  5. Remove the parcel shelf (A).
  6. Loosen the bolt (A) and remove the cooling outlet duct (B). Cooling outlet duct bolt: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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