Electric Vehicle Battery System

Main Fuse Repair Procedures

7steps
~42min
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Inspection

  • 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.
When removing the battery assembly for inspection, the battery system can be connected to the vehicle using SST 0K918-E4100, 0K375-E4100, 0K375-E4200. Before installing the battery assembly, check the battery system operation using the SST.

Method 1

  1. Remove the safety plug. (Refer to High Voltage Battery Management System - "Safety Plug").
  2. Measure the resistance of the safety plug cable connected to the main fuse.

    Specification: Less than 1 Ω (20°C)

Method 2

  1. Turn the ignition OFF and disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary battery.
  2. Disconnect high voltage. (Refer to High Voltage Battery Management System - "High Voltage Disconnection Procedure")
  3. Remove the upper cover of the high voltage battery. (Refer to High Voltage Battery System - "Housing")
  4. Remove the upper fuse block (A).
  5. Perform an electrical inspection of the main fuse.

    Specification: Less than 1 Ω (20°C)

Removal

The main fuse is integrated with the safety plug. Refer to the safety plug removal procedure.

Installation

The main fuse is integrated with the safety plug. Refer to the safety plug removal procedure.

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