Battery Module Removal/Installation

IMA components are located in this area. The IMA is a high-voltage system. You must be familiar with the IMA system before working on or around it. Make sure you have read the IMA service precautions before doing repairs or service (see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS  ).

1. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).
2. Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
3. Remove the IPU case (see IPU CASE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
4. Remove the IPU module front air duct (A).
   Fig 1: Identifying IPU Module Front Air Duct

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5. Remove the bolts (A), the IPU frames (B), and the ground cable (C).
   Fig 2: Ground Cable And IPU Frames And Bolts With Torque Specifications

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6. Remove the bolts (A, B) and the PCU busplate (C).
   Fig 3: PCU Busplate And Bolts With Torque Specifications

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7. Disconnect the MCM connector (A) and the harness clamp (B).
   Fig 4: Identifying MCM Connector And Harness Clamp

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8. Disconnect the connectors (A, B) and the IPU relay holder (C).
   Fig 5: Identifying Connectors And IPU Relay Holder Components Location

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9. Remove the IPU wire harness (D).
10. Remove the bolts (A) and the PCU cover (B).
    Fig 6: PCU Cover And Bolts With Torque Specifications

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11. Disconnect the MCM connectors (A).
    Fig 7: MCM Connectors, MCM And Bolts With Torque Specifications

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12. Remove the bolts (B) and the MCM (C).
13. Remove the bolts (A) and the terminal cover (B).
    Fig 8: Terminal Cover And Bolts With Torque Specifications

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14. Disconnect the DC-DC converter connector (A).
    Fig 9: DC-DC Converter Connector, Busbar And Bolts With Torque Specifications

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15. Remove the bolt (B) and the busbar (C).
16. Remove the bolts (D, E) and the DC-DC converter (F).
17. Disconnect the phase motor current sensor connector (A).
    Fig 10: Phase Motor Current Sensor Connector And Phase Motor Current Sensor And Bolts With Torque Specifications

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18. Remove the bolts (B, C) and the phase motor current sensor (D).
19. Remove the bolts (A, B).
    Fig 11: Connector And PCU Wire Harness And Bolts With Torque Specifications

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20. Disconnect the connector (C), then remove the PCU wire harness (D).
21. Remove the bolts (A) and the MPI module (B).
    Fig 12: MPI Module And Bolts With Torque Specifications

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22. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
23. Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
24. If a replacement battery module was installed, select the IMA SYSTEM on HDS, then select the REPLACEMENT BATTERY MODULE, and follow the HDS prompts.