Battery Module Removal/Installation

IMA components are located in this area. The IMA is a high-voltage system. You must be familiar with the IMA system before working on or around it. Make sure you have read the IMA service precautions before doing repairs or service (see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS ).

1. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).
2. Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure (see USING THE GR8 BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC STATION ).
3. Remove the IPU case (see IPU CASE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4. Remove the IPU module front air duct (A).
   Fig 1: Identifying IPU Module Front Air Duct

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5. Remove the bolts (A), the IPU frames (B), and the ground bolt (C).
   Fig 2: IPU Frames And Ground Bolt With Torque Specifications

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6. Disconnect the connectors (A, B, C).
   Fig 3: Identifying IPU Wire Harness With Connectors

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7. Remove the IPU wire harness (D).
8. Disconnect MCM connector (A).
   Fig 4: Identifying MCM Connector

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9. Remove the bolts (A, B) and the PCU busplate (C).
   Fig 5: PCU Busplate And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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10. Remove the bolts (A) and the PCU cover (B).
    Fig 6: PCU Cover And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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11. Disconnect the MCM connectors (A).
    Fig 7: MCM, Connectors And Bolts With Torque Specifications

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12. Remove the bolts (B) and the MCM (C).
13. Remove the bolts (A) and the terminal cover (B).
    Fig 8: Terminal Cover And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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14. Disconnect the phase motor current sensor connector (A).
    Fig 9: Phase Motor Current Sensor, Connector And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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15. Remove the bolts (B, C) and the phase motor current sensor (D).
16. Remove the bolts (A, B) and the PCU wire harness (C).
    Fig 10: PCU Wire Harness And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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17. Remove the bolts (A) and the MPI module (B).
    Fig 11: MPI Module And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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18. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
19. Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure (see USING THE GR8 BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC STATION ).