service INFINITI QX60 HYBRID 2017 Dismantling Guide

1. About the QX60 HYBRID
This
hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) uses two types of batteries. One is a 12-volt battery that is the same as
the battery in vehicles powered by internal combustion engines. The 12-volt battery is located in the front of
the vehicle on the left side of the engine compartment. The other is the high-voltage battery for the traction
motor which propels the vehicle. The high-voltage battery is located under the third row seating with service
plug access through the cargo area storage bin.
When the high-voltage battery level is low, engine output is used to generate power from the traction motor
and charge the high-voltage battery. Additionally, the vehicle system can recharge the high-voltage battery
by converting driving force into electricity while the vehicle is decelerating or being driven downhill. This is
called regenerative charging.
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No. Component
Location Description
DC/DC
Converter Cargo
area floor
(mounted right of
high-voltage battery) The DC/DC converter reduces the voltage of
the high-voltage battery to provide power to the
12-volt battery in order to operate the vehicle’s
electric components (headlights, audio system,
etc.) .
Service Plug Cargo area floor
(inside storage bin
behind access door) This is used to disable the high-voltage system.
High-Voltage
Battery Cargo area floor
(under 3rd row seat-
ing floor trim) The high-voltage battery stores and outputs DC
power (Maximum voltage 144V) needed to pro-
pel the vehicle.
Traction Motor Engine compartment
(built-into the trans-
mission) Converts three-phase alternating current (AC)
power to drive power (torque) which propels
the vehicle.
Traction Motor
Inverter
Engine compartment
(front driver side)Converts the DC power stored in the high-
voltage battery to three-phase AC power and
controls motor torque (revolution) by regulating
the motor current. The inverter has a built in
high-voltage capacitor.
12-Volt Battery
Front of the vehicle
on the left side of the
engine compartmentA lead-acid battery that supplies power to the
low voltage devices.
High-Voltage
Harness
Cargo area (on high-
voltage battery) ,
under floor, engine
compartmentOrange-colored power cables carry high DC
voltage between each of the high-voltage com-
ponents.
2-3 High-Voltage Battery Pack Specifications High-Voltage Battery Specifications
High-voltage

battery voltage 144V
Number of high-voltage battery modules in the pack 3 modules (40 cells)
High-voltage battery module voltage 48V each
High-voltage battery dimensions
36.31 x 22.07 x 6.52 in. (922.3 x 560.5 x 165.6 mm)
High-voltage battery weight 62.4 lbs (28.3 kg)
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2-6 High-Voltage Circuit Shut-Off System
This
vehicle is equipped with a system to shut off the current from the high-voltage battery by the following
methods: Service plug
Positioned in the right rear area of the high-voltage battery, this plug shuts off
the
output of high-voltage when manually removed.
System main relays
(located in the high-
voltage battery) Controlled by the ignition switch, these relays are powered by the 12-volt
system and shut off high-voltage from the high-voltage battery.
Emergency shut-off
system In the case of a collision (front and side collisions in which the air bags are
deployed, certain rear collisions) or certain system malfunctions this system
is designed to shut off the high-voltage from the high-voltage battery.
2-7 Preventing Electrical Shock 1. If it is necessary to touch any of the high-voltage harnesses or components, always wearappropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) [refer to 3-1 Preparation Items (DG–17)].
Shut

off the high-voltage system by referring to 3-4.1 High-Voltage System Shut-Down
Procedure

(DG–20) .
2.

To avoid the risk of electrocution, NEVER touch the inside of the high-voltage battery with bare
hands after shutting off the high-voltage system. The high-voltage battery maintains charge even
though the high-voltage system is shut down. PPE must always be worn when touching or
working on high-voltage components.
3. Cover damaged high-voltage components with insulated tape.
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Powering Down the High-Voltage System
The
high-voltage system can be shut down with any 1 of the following procedures:• Turn OFF the ignition switch and disconnect the 12-volt battery. Refer to Primary Procedure
(DG–21) .
•

Remove the underhood fuse for the high-voltage control system and disconnect the 12-volt battery.
Refer to Alternate Procedure 1 (Remove Fuses) (DG–23).
•

Remove the service plug and disconnect the 12-volt battery. Refer to Alternate Procedure 2
(Remove

Service Plug) (DG–24) .
Primary

Procedure
NOTE:
Before disconnecting the 12-volt battery terminal, if necessary, lower the windows, adjust
the steering column, adjust the seats, unlock the doors, etc. Once 12-volt battery is
disconnected, power controls will not operate.
1. If possible, check the READY indicator status in the instrument cluster. If it is on, the high-
voltage

system is active.
2. Place the shift selector in the Park (P) position.
3. Push the ignition switch once to turn OFF the high- voltage system. Verify that the READY indicator is off
and then continue to the next steps to open the hood for
12-volt battery negative cable access.
If the READY indicator does not turn off, refer to
Alternate Procedure 1 (Remove Fuses) (DG–23).
4.

If possible, keep the Infiniti Intelligent Key at least
5 meters (16 feet) away from the vehicle. AAYIA0191ZZ
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5. Remove traction motor inverter cover (1) .
6.
Disconnect negative (-) battery cable and cover it with
insulated tape.
7. Wait approximately ten (10) minutes for complete discharge of the high-voltage capacitor
after the fuse panel and battery cable have been disconnected.
8. Perform the dismantling operation. Refer to 6. Dismantling Information (DG–39).
Alternate

Procedure 2 (Remove Service Plug) • Do not remove the service plug without always wearing appropriate Personal
Protective
Equipment (PPE) to help protect the dismantler from serious injury or death
by electrical shock.
• Immediately cover the service plug socket with insulated tape. The high-voltage
battery
retains high-voltage power even when the service plug is removed. To avoid
electric shock, NEVER touch the terminals inside the socket. To avoid unintended reinstallation and risk of electrical shock and severe personal
injury
or death, the dismantler should carry the service plug on his/her person while work
is in progress.
NOTE: Before disconnecting the 12-volt battery terminal, if necessary, lower the windows,
adjust the steering column, adjust the seats, unlock the doors, etc. Once 12-volt battery is
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6. Open luggage board in the cargo area using the
handle (A) .
7. Open service plug access cover.
8. Remove the service plug (A) by pulling the locking lever (B) , then pressing the locking tab (C) and rotating the handle (D) fully outward. Using the handle, pull the service plug (E) completely
out of its socket.
9. Cover the service plug socket with insulated tape.
10. Wait approximately ten (10) minutes for complete discharge of the high-voltage capacitor
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3-4.2 Cutting the Vehicle Body
• Do not cut into high-voltage related areas to avoid severe personal injury or death.
• Do not cut into the high-voltage battery to avoid severe personal injury or death.
• When removing parts, NEVER touch the high-voltage parts or the insides of the
exposed orange-colored high-voltage cables to avoid severe personal injury or
death. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must always be worn when
touching or working on high-voltage components. To avoid unintended reinstallation and risk of electrical shock and severe personal injury or
death,

the dismantler should carry the fuses or service plug on his/her person while work
is in progress. Do not cut air bag parts to avoid unintended deployment of the air bags and the risk of
severe

personal injury or death.
If approximately (10) minutes have passed since the dismantler shut down the high-voltage system
[refer to 3-4.1 High-Voltage System Shut-Down Procedure (DG–20)], then the dismantler can cut the
vehicle

except for the high-voltage battery. DO NOT cut the high-voltage battery due to possible electrocution risk and electrolyte solution
leakage.
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3-4.3 Water Submersion
Damage level of submerged vehicle may not be apparent. Handling a submerged
vehicle without appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will result in serious
injury or death from electrical shock. • The ignition switch of the submerged vehicle must be turned OFF first, if possible.
Then
the vehicle must be completely out of the water and drained to avoid electrical
shock.
• Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and remove/drain
water
before removing the service plug when working on a vehicle after a fire or
submersion to avoid electrical shock.
• If the vehicle is in the water, to avoid electrical shock NEVER touch the high-voltage
components,
harnesses or service plug. PPE must always be worn when touching or
working on high-voltage components.
3-4.4 Vehicle Fire • Always utilize appropriate full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and self-contained
breathing
apparatus during fire fighting operations. Smoke from a QX60 HYBRID vehicle
fire is similar to smoke from a conventional vehicle fire.
• In the case of extinguishing a fire with water, large amounts of water from a fire hydrant (if possible) must be used. DO NOT extinguish fire with a small amount of water. In the event of a small fire, a Type ABC fire extinguisher may be used for an electrical fire
caused

by wiring harnesses, electrical components, etc. or oil fire.
In case of vehicle fire, contact fire department immediately and extinguish the fire if possible. If you must
walk away from the vehicle, notify an appropriate responder or a rescue person of the fact that the vehicle is
a hybrid vehicle that contains a high-voltage system and warn all others.
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5. Storing the Vehicle
The service plug must be removed to shut down the high-voltage system for storage.
Do
not store a vehicle inside a structure. Keep the vehicle away from other vehicles if the
high-voltage battery is severely damaged. There is possibility of delayed fire from a severely
damaged high-voltage battery.
If the QX60 HYBRID needs to be stored or left unattended, the high-voltage system must be shut down by
removing the service plug [refer to Alternate Procedure 2 (Remove Service Plug) (DG–24)] and a sign put
on

the vehicle indicating it is a hybrid vehicle with high-voltage dangers. For example:
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6. Dismantling Information
Removal
or repair of the high-voltage battery requires special tools and specific training. Infiniti strongly
recommends that only certified INFINITI retailer technicians perform these operations.
6-1 Precautions for Handling High-Voltage Battery • Because QX60 HYBRID contains a high-voltage battery, there is the risk of electric
shock,
electric leakage, or similar accidents if the high-voltage components or vehicle
is handled incorrectly. Be sure to follow the correct work procedures when
performing inspection and dismantling.
• If it is necessary to touch any of the high-voltage harnesses or components you
must
always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and properly
shut down the high-voltage system by removing the service plug.
• Be sure to always wear appropriate PPE before beginning work on the high-
voltage
system.
•
Be sure to remove the service plug in order to shut down the high-voltage system
before performing inspection or dismantling of high-voltage system harnesses and parts.
•If the vehicle is heavily damaged, for example the high-voltage battery is
deformed, broken, or cracked; appropriate PPE must always be used at all times to avoid
electrical shock. • The colors of the high-voltage harnesses and connectors are all orange. Orange
high-
voltage labels

are applied to the high-voltage battery and other high-voltage devices.
Do not touch the high-voltage battery or other high-voltage devices without always
wearing appropriate PPE.
•
Clearly identify the persons responsible for high-voltage work and ensure that other
persons do not touch the vehicle. When not working, cover high-voltage parts with an
insulating cover sheet and sign or similar item to prevent other persons from contacting them.
• Be sure to put the removed service plug in your pocket and carry it with you so
another person does not accidentally reinstall it while work is in progress.
•
The high-voltage battery retains high-voltage at all times. Appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) must always be worn when touching or working on high-voltage
components to avoid risk of electrical shock and severe personal injury or death.
• Immediately insulate disconnected high-voltage connectors and terminals with
insulated tape.
• The vehicle contains parts that contain powerful magnets. If a person who is wearing
a

pacemaker or other medical device is close to these parts, the medical device may be
affected by the magnets. Such persons must not perform work on the vehicle.
•
Because this vehicle uses components that contain high-voltage and powerful
magnetism, do not carry any metal products which may cause short circuits, or any magnetic
media (cash cards, credit cards, etc.) which may be damaged when working on the vehicle.
• Keep removed high-voltage battery packs away from rain to avoid electric shock.
•
Do not heat removed battery packs higher than 158° F (70° C) .
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