fuse box NISSAN LEAF 2013 1.G Dismantling Guide

2. Press and expand the pawls (A) on the sides of the fuse box and remove the fuse box (1) from its
housing.
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There is no separate fuse box cover. The bottom of the fuse box is also its cover.
3. Remove the following fuses: a. F/S1 RLY Fuse (F24 F/S1 RLY 15A)
b. VCM Fuse (F3 VCM 20A) 1A
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F24 F/S1 RLY 15A
(Blue)F3 VCM 20A
(Y

ellow)
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4. Remove the fuse box cover and remove the 20A VCM fuse.
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5.

If you cannot identify the above fuses, remove all fuses in the fuse boxes.
6. Disconnect the negative (-) 12V battery cable (1) . Insulate the negative (-) battery cable terminal with
insulated tape.
NOTE: : Arrow in illustration depicts vehicle front
direction.
7. Wait

at least ten (10) minutes for complete discharge of the high voltage capacitor after
the fuses are pulled.
8. Perform the dismantling operation. To avoid unintended reinstallation and risk of electrical shock and severe personal
injury
or death, the dismantler should carry the fuses on his/her person and cover the fuse
box with insulated tape. 20A VCM (Yellow)
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12. If necessary, connect the vehicle to a charging station or EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply
Equipment) to charge the Li-ion battery. The vehicle cannot be driven unless the Li-ion battery is
charged.
NOTE:
If it is not possible to turn the LEAF system ON by following this procedure, contact a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer immediately.
4-2 P (Park) Position Release Procedure
If you need to release the vehicle from the P (Park) position, proceed as follows. When power switch is
turned OFF or 12V battery is low, LEAF automatically shifts to P position.
NOTE: This procedure requires two (2) people.
1. To start the EV system with a booster battery, refer to 4. Jump Starting.
2.

Turn power switch ON by pushing the power switch 2 times without pressing brake pedal.
3. Confirm parking brake is applied.
4. Close all doors and press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Place the selector lever in the N (Neutral) position.
6. Remove the following 2 fuses:
• F/L 40A PBW MTR (under hood fuse and relay box)
• METER 1 10A (in the cabin fuse box)
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Under Hood Fuse and Relay Box Location
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Cabin Fuse Box Location
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Insert a screwdriver wrapped with a protective cloth (A) into the slit (1) . Pull to remove the fuse
box cover (2) . Remove the fuse with the fuse puller (3) .
7. Release the parking brake.
8. Turn the power switch OFF.
9. Release brake pedal. To avoid possible personal injury or vehicle damage, use wheel chocks or take appropriate
steps

to prevent the vehicle from rolling freely.
Be sure to firmly position wheel chocks when P (Park) position is manually released.
4-2.1 Reset Procedure 1. Install the 2 fuses removed previously.
2. Turn the power switch ON and wait 5 seconds without pressing the brake pedal. Ensure selectorlever is in the N (neutral) position.
3. If 12V battery is low voltage, please charge with battery charger.
4. Turn the power switch OFF and wait 5 seconds.
4-3 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
li-ion battery is severely damaged. There is possibility of delayed fire from a severely
damaged li-ion battery. UP
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10A
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2
A
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