open hood INFINITI Q50 HYBRID 2014 Dismantling Guide

Powering Down the High Voltage System
The high voltage system can be shut down with any 1 of the following procedures:• Turn OFF the power switch and disconnect the 12V battery. Refer to
Primary Procedure (DG–21).
• Disconnect the underhood fuse panel terminal connector for the high voltage control system and disconnect the 12V battery. Refer to
Alternate Procedure 1 (Disconnect Underhood Fuse
Panel) (DG–24)
.
• Remove the service plug and disconnect the 12V battery. Refer to
Alternate Procedure 2
(Remove Service Plug) (DG–27)
.
Primary Procedure
NOTE:
Before disconnecting the 12V battery terminal, if necessary, lower the windows, adjust the
steering column, adjust the seats, unlock the doors, etc. Once 12V 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 trunk for
12V battery negative cable access.
If the READY indicator does not turn off, refer to
Alternate Procedure 1 (Disconnect Underhood Fuse
Panel) . (DG–24)
4. If possible, keep the Infiniti Intelligent Key at least5 meters (16 feet) away from the vehicle (except to
open the trunk as noted below) .
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LOCK
ACC
(OFF)
ON
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DG–21

Alternate Procedure 1 (Disconnect Underhood Fuse Panel)
NOTE:Before disconnecting the underhood fuse panel and the negative (-) battery cable,
if necessary, lower the windows, adjust the steering column, adjust the seats, unlock
the doors, etc. Once the underhood fuse panel and negative (-) battery cable are
disconnected, power controls will not operate.
1. Pull release handle (1) and pull up release lever (2) to open the hood.
2. Remove clips (A) and RH hood ledge cover (1) .NOTE:
: Arrow in illustration depicts vehicle front
direction.
3. Remove clips (A) and RH cowl cover (1) .
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DG–24

4. Disengage pawls (A) of underhood fuse panel cover andremove underhood fuse panel cover (1) .
NOTE:
: Arrow in illustration depicts vehicle front
direction.
5. Pull underhood fuse panel (1) out by hand and disconnect terminal (black) connector (A) .
NOTE:
: Arrow in illustration depicts vehicle front
direction.
6. If you cannot identify the connector, disconnect all connectors on the underhood fuse panel.
To avoid unintended reinstallation and risk of electrical shock and severe personal injury
or death, the dismantler should cover the fuse box and connectors with insulated tape or
remove the fuse panel and carry on his/her person.
7. Open the trunk using any of the following:NOTE:
The trunk release power cancel switch must be
in the ON position in order for the trunk to be
opened using any of the methods below.
a. push-button switch on the lower LH side of theinstrument panel (ensure that the trunk release
power cancel switch is in the ON position) .
A
1
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1
A
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OFF
ON
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DG–25