Kia Niro: High Voltage Battery Control System / Safety Plug Repair procedures

Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual / Hybrid Control System / High Voltage Battery Control System / Safety Plug Repair procedures

Removal

•	Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information and 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 before doing any work related with the high voltage system(Refer to "High Voltage Shut-off Procedure"). Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.

1.	Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary 12V battery.

2.	Remove the safety plug cover (A).

3.	Unfasten the hook (A) in the direction of arrow.

4.	Unfasten the lever (A) in the direction of arrow.

5.	Remove the safety plug (A).

Inspection

•	Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information and 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 before doing any work related with the high voltage system(Refer to "High Voltage Shut-off Procedure"). Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.

1.	Remove the safety plug. (Refer to "Removal")

2.	Visually check the safety plug and conduct electrical test. - Check the interlock switch (A) and high voltage terminal (B).

Installation

•	Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information and 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 before doing any work related with the high voltage system(Refer to "High Voltage Shut-off Procedure"). Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.

1.	Install the Safety Plug in the reverse order of removal.

Safety Plug Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram Harness Connector [Interlock] ...

Main Fuse Specifications

Specification Item Specification Rated Voltage (V) 450 Fuse Rated Current (A) 125 In ...

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