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Perform the vehicle electrical
isolation procedure (refer to procedure).
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Remove the front RH upper wheel arch liner (refer to procedure).
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Clamp the DCDC converter feed and return coolant hoses.
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Position a container to collect the coolant.
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Release the clips (x2) that secure the feed and return coolant hoses to the DCDC
converter. Release the hoses from the converter.
Caution: Plug pipe connections to
prevent ingress of moisture or dirt.
Note: Note installed position of
components before removal.
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Remove the nut and washers that secure the 12V ground terminal to the DCDC
converter (torque 16 Nm). Release the harness and move it aside.
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Release the DCDC converter 12V positive terminal insulation cover.
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Remove the nut and washers securing the 12V positive terminal to the DCDC
converter (torque 9 Nm). Release the harness and move it aside.
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Release the clip that secures the harness to the DCDC converter.
Warning: Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV
gloves with a minimum rating of class 00 (500V) must be worn while performing the
remainder of this procedure.
Warning: Ensure that the multimeter and leads are capable of handling at
least 500V.
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Remove the bolt that secures the HV connector cover (torque 18 Nm).
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Use a multimeter to check voltages across the HV cables and to ground:
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Disconnect the HV harness from the DCDC converter (torque 5 Nm).
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Disconnect the HV harness connectors (x3) that secure the battery coolant,
electric heater, cabin heater and compressor to the DCDC converter.
Note: Note installed position of
components before removal.
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Disconnect the signal harness connector from the DCDC converter.
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Release the clips (x3) that secure the harness to the DCDC converter.
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Remove the bolt and nuts (x2) that secure the DCDC converter to the body (torque
9 Nm).
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Remove the DCDC converter from the vehicle.