Lexus RC300h Manual page 27

9. REMOVE NO. 5 HV BATTERY SHIELD PANEL
(1) Remove the 3 nuts and No. 5 HV battery shield
panel from the HV battery.
10. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
Caution:
・Wear insulated gloves.
・Do not inspect or service the high voltage system with the service plug grip installed.
・To prevent electric shock, make sure to remove the service plug grip to cut off the
high voltage circuit before servicing the vehicle.
・To prevent electric shock, make sure to wait at least 10 minutes after removing the
service plug grip to fully discharge the high voltage capacitor inside the inverter
with converter assembly.
・Keep the removed service plug grip in your pocket to prevent other technicians from
accidentally reconnecting it while you are servicing the vehicle.
・To prevent electric shock, make sure to remove the service plug grip to cut off the
high voltage circuit before servicing the vehicle.
・Place a "HIGH VOLTAGE WORK IN PROGRESS. DO NOT TOUCH." sign, in order to
prevent other technicians from accidentally reconnecting the power while work is in
progress.
Notice:
・After removing the service plug grip, turning the power switch on (READY) may cause a
malfunction. Do not turn the power switch on (READY) unless instructed by the repair manual.
・Do not touch the terminals of the service plug grip.
Hint:
Waiting for at least 10 minutes is required to discharge the high voltage capacitor inside the
inverter with converter assembly.
23