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5. Dismantling Information
Removal
or repair of the high voltage battery requires special tools and specific training. Nissan strongly
recommends that only NISSAN certified LEAF dealer technicians perform these operations.
5-1 Precautions for Handling High Voltage Battery • Because LEAF 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.
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• The colors of the high voltage harnesses and connectors are all orange. Orange
High
V
oltage 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. 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) . There is the possibility of a malfunction occurring if the vehicle is changed to READY
status while the service plug is removed.
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12. Lower the high voltage battery from the lift table together with the pallet.
a. Lift up the high voltage battery using a stacker.
b. Move the lift table.
c. Lower the high voltage battery.
d. Operate the stacker and move the high voltage battery. To avoid serious personal injury, do not move the stacker while the high voltage battery is
lifted
up because there is danger of tipping over.
13. Be sure service plug socket and high voltage connectors (battery side) are covered with insulated tape.
14. Dismantling the remainder of the LEAF may be performed like conventional Nissan vehicles once the high voltage system is properly shut down and discharged.
5-3 Recovery/Recycling of the High Voltage Battery
The high voltage battery is fully recyclable. For information regarding safe recovery and recycling of the high
voltage battery, it is recommended you contact the nearest NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. For assistance
in finding your nearest dealer please call Nissan Customer Assistance at: • Nissan EV Customer Support: 1-877-664-2738 (Hours of operation are Monday-Friday7am - 7pm, Saturday 8am - 4:30pm Central time zone)
• Nissan Consumer Affairs: 1-800-647-7261 (US) or 1-800-387-0122 (Canada) (Hours of operation are 8am - 5pm (Monday-Friday) Eastern, Central and Pacific time zones) a
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