Kia Niro: High Voltage Battery Control System / Safety Plug Description and operation
| Description |
Safety Plug is installed on the rear side of the high voltage battery and it can mechanically shut the high voltage circuit off when servicing the high voltage system (i.e. High Voltage Battery, Power Relay Assembly, HPCU, BMS ECU, Hybrid Drive Motor, Inverter, HSG, LDC, Power Cable, etc.).
It includes a fuse in order to prevent the high voltage system from overcurrent.
Safety Plug Specifications
Specification
Item
Specification
Rated Voltage (V)
450
Rated Current (A)
80
Fuse Rat ...
Safety Plug Schematic diagrams
Circuit Diagram
Harness Connector
[Interlock]
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Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: General safety information and caution
Safety Precaution
Precautions to take before servicing
high voltage system
Since hybrid vehicles contain a high voltage battery, if the
high voltage system o ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Auxiliary 12V Battery Repair procedures
Removal
Auxiliary 12V Battery
1.
Open the trunk.
2.
Remove the luggage side trim [RH] side cover (A).
3.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-)
terminal (A).
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