Dismantling The Vehicle (2012 Model) - Toyota Prius ZVW35 Series Dismantling Manual

Dismantling the vehicle (2012 Model)

The following 2 pages contain general instructions for use when working on a Prius Plug-in hybrid.
Read these instructions before proceeding to the HV battery removal instructions on page 19.
WARNING:
The high voltage system may remain powered for up to 10 minutes
after the vehicle is shut off or disabled. To prevent serious injury or
death from severe burns or electric shock, avoid touching, cutting, or
opening any orange high voltage power cable or any high voltage
component.
2. Shut off the ignition (READY indicator is off).
Then disconnect the cable from the auxiliary
battery negative (-) terminal.
(1) Remove the deck board.
(2) Remove the auxiliary box.
(3) Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
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