Kia Soul EV Owner's Manual Quiz
Electric Vehicle Battery System

Safety Plug Repair Procedures

In this manual: Electric Vehicle Battery System
General Information — 17Maintenance — 17Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 24Restraints — 48Brake System — 37Body (Interior and Exterior) — 207Body Electrical System — 203Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 80Electric Vehicle Battery System — 115
11steps
~66min
3/5difficulty
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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.
  1. Remove the safety plug. (Refer to "Removal")
  2. Inspect the safety plug by visual inspection and electrical test. - Check the interlock switch and terminal.

Removal
  • 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.

[Safety Plug]

  1. Turn the ignition OFF and disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary battery.
  2. Remove the cover (A) from the rear seat floor mat.
  3. Loosen the nut and remove the service cover of the safety plug (A).

    Safety Plug Service Cover Mounting Nut: 0.8~1.2 kgf·m

  4. Remove the safety plug (A).

[Safety Plug Cable]

  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 high-voltage upper cover. (Refer to High-Voltage Battery System - Housing)
  4. Disconnect the internal lock of the safety plug cable (A).
  5. Loosen the nut (A) and remove the safety plug cable assembly (B).

    Safety Plug Cable Assembly Mounting Nut: 0.8~1.2 kgf·m

Installation
  • 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. Install the safety plug in the reverse order of removal.

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