MODULE STACK: Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

Remove the DC/DC converter (1). Refer to "DC/DC CONVERTER: DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ".
Remove the battery junction box. Refer to "BATTERY JUNCTION BOX: DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ".
Remove Li-ion battery controller. Refer to "LI-ION BATTERY CONTROLLER: DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ".
Remove the front harness protector (1).
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Fig 1: Identifying Front Harness Protector
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Remove the rear harness protector (1).
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Fig 2: Identifying Rear Harness Protector
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Remove the mounting nuts (A), then disconnect the high-voltage harness (1).
WARNING:
- Touching high voltage components without using the appropriate protective equipment will cause electrocution.
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- To prevent electric shock hazards, immediately wrap insulating tape around disconnected high voltage connector terminals.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying High-Voltage Harness And Mounting Nuts
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Disconnect the harness connectors (A), then remove the cell voltage detection harness (1).
WARNING:
- To prevent electric shock hazards, be sure to put on insulated protective gear and use insulated tools.
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- To prevent electric shock hazards, immediately wrap insulating tape around disconnected high voltage connector terminals.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Cell Voltage Detection Harness
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- Disconnect the harness connectors using insulated long-nose pliers (A). Be careful not to pinch the harness.
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Harness Connectors Using Insulated Long-Nose Pliers
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Remove the mounting nuts (A), and then remove the bus bar (1).
WARNING: Touching high voltage components without using the appropriate protective equipment will cause electrocution.
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Fig 6: Identifying Bus Bar And Mounting Nuts
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Protect all module terminals (A) using insulating tape so that they are not exposed.
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Fig 7: Identifying Module Terminals
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Remove the battery temperature sensor (1).
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Fig 8: Identifying Battery Temperature Sensor
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Remove the mounting nuts (A), and then remove the upper battery cover (1).
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Fig 9: Identifying Upper Battery Cover And Mounting Nuts
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Turn the module stack so that the bottom faces up, then remove the mounting nuts (A), and then the lower battery cover (1).
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Fig 10: Identifying Lower Battery Cover And Mounting Bolts
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Remove the gas discharge tube (1).
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Fig 11: Identifying Gas Discharge Tube
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Loosen the through-bolt mounting nuts (A).
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Fig 12: Identifying Battery Mounting Plate RH And Mounting Bolts
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Stand the module stack as shown in the figure below, then remove the module (1).
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Fig 13: Identifying Li-ion Battery Module
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