Mitsubishi i-MiEV Emergency Response Manual page 25

3) Draining the Main drive lithium-ion battery
Step 1. After 14 days have elapsed, remove the vehicle from the water.
Step 2. Remove the under cover (2 pieces) from bottom of vehicle. (See illustration below.)
- Use Socket wrench (size 10mm) for loosing of fixing bolt.
- Use Flat head screwdriver for removing of fixing clip.
Step 3. Drill drain holes in the marked locations on the bottom of the Main drive lithium-ion
battery (See "Drain hole locations on Main drive lithium-ion battery" on next page). Then,
drain water from the Main drive lithium-ion battery.
The drained water from the Main drive lithium-ion battery should be collected in a
container.
Step 4. Drained water from the pool and the Main drive lithium-ion battery shall be properly
disposed of as an industrial waste according to state and/or local regulations.
WARNING:
 Always wear eye protection (safety glasses) to protect from sharp flying chips and drain water
for your eyes safety.
 Do not use an electric operated drill to make holes in the Main drive lithium-ion battery as
water coming down may enter the drill, cause a short, and electrocute the operator. Instead,
use a battery operated drill and wear rubber insulating gloves.
 If there is a danger that the drainage in the Main drive lithium-ion battery is touch the work
clothes and the skin, wear the solvent resistant protective equipment and perform the
operation.
CAUTION:
Process the drained water from the pool or the Main drive lithium-ion battery according to the rules
of local governments etc. as industrial waste properly. Since the drained water is an aqueous
solution containing a small amount (1 to several ppm) of metals such as P (Phosphorus) and Li
(Lithium) etc., advise industrial waste disposer for proper disposal.
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