fuses NISSAN LEAF 2013 1.G First Responders Guide

Indications the High Voltage System is ON
1. If the READY indicator is ON, the high voltage system is active.
2.

The high voltage system is active if any charge indicator
is ON (blue LEDs on top of the instrument panel) .
Before disconnecting the 12V battery terminal, if necessary, lower the windows, unlock the doors, and open
the rear hatch as required. Once 12V battery is disconnected, power controls will not operate.
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 anddisconnect the 12V battery. Refer to
Primary Procedure.
•

Remove the fuses for the high voltage control system and disconnect the 12V battery. Refer to
Alternate Procedure 1 (Remove Fuses).
•

Remove the service plug and disconnect the 12V battery. Refer to Alternate Procedure 2 (Remove
Service

Plug) .
Primary

Procedure
1. Check the READY indicator status. If it is ON, the high voltage system is active.
2.

Place the selector lever in the Park (P) position.
3. Press the power switch once to turn OFF the high voltage system. Then verify whether the READY indicator is OFF.
4.
If possible, keep the Nissan Intelligent Key® at least 5
meters (16 feet) away from the vehicle.
NOTE:
This step is not necessary if the 12V system is
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5. Open the hood.
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 power switch has been turned OFF.
8. Perform the first response action.
Alternate Procedure 1 (Remove Fuses) 1. Open the hood. AAYIA0145ZZ
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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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TE: : Arrow in illustration depicts vehicle front direction.
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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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(Blue)F3 VCM 20A
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ellow)
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4. Remove the fuse box cover and remove the 20A VCM fuse.
NO TE: : Arrow in illustration depicts vehicle front direction.
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 first response action. To avoid unintended reinstallation and risk of electrical shock and severe personal
injury
or death, the rescuer should carry the fuses on his/her person and cover the fuse box
with insulated tape. 20A VCM (Yellow)
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