5) Remove the Service Plug by following the procedures below.
WARNING:
Always wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when removing the Service Plug.
If the Service Plug is removed without following the procedures described in this section, a
short circuit can occur and melted metal debris may fly from the service plug terminal,
resulting in injury to rescuers and/or vehicle occupants.
① Adjust the front left side seat to its rear most position and roll up the carpet under the seat.
Detach the service lid by removing two wing nuts.
② Pull up the lever of the Service Plug and then remove the Service Plug by pulling upward on
the lever.
WARNING:
After removing the Service Plug, keep it in a secure place away from other rescue workers to
prevent accidental handling/re-installation of the Service Plug.
There are some high voltage components and wiring cables which retain high voltage for 5
minutes after disconnecting the 12V battery. When it is necessary to cut the high voltage
components and wiring cables, wait at least 5 minutes after cutting off the high voltage circuit
before commencing the next action.
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