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Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING:
  • Be sure to read and follow the "GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION & CAUTION " before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
  • Be sure to shut off the high voltage circuit according to the "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUTOFF PROCEDURE " before doing any work related with the high voltage system to avoid serious electrical injuries.
NOTE: The MCU is integrated into the HPCU that can't be disassembled. So refer to "HPCU " for the removal or installation procedure of the MCU.
  1. Shut off the high voltage circuit.

    (Refer to Hybrid Motor System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE ")

  2. Drain the coolant of hybrid motor cooling system.

    (Refer to Hybrid Motor Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  3. Remove the air duct and the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  4. Remove the reservoir by loosening the bolts (B) after separating the hoses (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 Ib.ft)

    G13365411Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the HPCU cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 Ib.ft)

    G13365412Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the motor high voltage cable connector (A) and the HSG high voltage cable connector (B).
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  7. Disconnect the high voltage battery cable connector (A) and the inverter high voltage cable connector (B).
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  8. Disconnect the MCU connector (A).
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  9. Separate the coolant outlet hose (A).
  10. Disconnect the LDC power cable (B) and ground cable (C).

    Tightening torque 

    (B, C): 3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 Ib.ft)

    G13365416Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the high voltage cable mounting bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 Ib.ft)

    G13365417Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the HPCU assembly after loosening the bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    19.6 - 29.4 N.m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.7 Ib.ft)

G13365418Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.