trunk release NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID 2009 L32A / 4.G Dismantling Guide

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Dismantling the High Voltage System

Dismantling of the Altima Hybrid may be performed like conventional Niss\
an vehicles, except as noted in these
guidelines.

Service Disconnect


1. Immobilize the vehicle a. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.

b. Shut the vehicle OFF by pressing the push-button
ignition switch.
c. Chock the wheels.
d. Set the parking brake.




4. Open the trunk using one of the following methods:
• Intelligent Key button:
Push and hold the trunk release button for longer than
0.5 second to open the trunk.

NOTE:
The trunk release button on the Intelligent Key will not
operate when the ignition switch is in the ON position or
when the trunk cancel switch (located in the glove box)
is in the OFF position.





• Trunk release switch:
The trunk switch is located on the left side of the
instrument panel. To open the trunk, push the switch
downward.

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•
Trunk release handle:
a. Remove the door key from the keyfob as
shown.







b. Fold down the rear center seat
armrest/cup holder to reveal the trunk
compartment access panel. Use the door
key to unlock and open the access panel.
Pull the trunk release handle (1).








3. Disconnect the negative (-) 12 volt battery cable by performing the following:
a. Open the access panel (1) inside the lower right-
hand side of the trunk to access the negative (-)
battery cable (2).

b. Disconnect the negative (-) 12 volt battery cable (2)
from the 12 volt battery (3).

Removal of HV Battery

1. Remove the rear seat cushion trim and pad.
• : Vehicle Front
a. Pull the lock (1) at the front bottom of the seat
cushion forward (one for each side), and pull the seat
cushion upward to release the wire (3) from the
plastic hook (2), then pull the seat cushion forward to
remove.
b. Remove the seatback hinge anchor bolts.
c. Lift the seatback off rear parcel panel front hangers
and remove the seatback assembly.


2. Release the rear kicking plate plastic clips (A) and pawls
(B), then remove the rear kicking plates (1).
3. Release the rear body side welts (2) from the body
opening, then remove the rear body side welts.
4. Remove the screw covers (4) and screws from the rear
pillar finishers (3).
5. Release the rear pillar finisher plastic clips (C) and metal
clips (D), then remove the rear pillar finishers.




6. Disconnect the high mounted stop lamp electrical
connector and remove the high mounted stop lamp (1),
(if equipped).
7. Release the rear parcel shelf trim clips (A), then remove
the rear parcel shelf trim (2).







8. Remove the trunk trim from the trunk room.
9. Remove the lower inlet duct bolts (1) and clip (3).
10. Remove lower inlet duct (2) from the upper inlet duct and
HV battery blower motor (4).













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