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

Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual / Service Highlight / 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.	Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the auxiliary 12V battery negative (-) terminal.

2.	Remove the safety plug cover (A).

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

4.	Unfasten the lever (A) to 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.	Check the safety plug by visual check and 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] ...

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