hood open NISSAN LEAF 2015 1.G Dismantling Guide
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c. The charge connector can be unlocked by
pushing the charge connector unlock button on
the Nissan Intelligent Key® for more than 1
second. The charge connector will temporarily
unlock for 30 seconds.
d. Press the charge connector release button and pull the charge connector to remove it.
3. If the Trickle or Normal Charge Connector Cannot Unlock
a. Place power switch in OFF position.
b. Open the hood.
c. Using a flat head screwdriver (or suitable tool) , insert into the screw located through the access
hole near the front of the hood lock.
d. Rotate screw clockwise to release the charge connector lock.
e. Press the charge connector release button and pull the charge connector to remove it. HOLD
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3-4.2 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.
3-4.3 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 3-4.4 Primary Procedure (DG–20) .
•
Remove the fuses for the high voltage control system and disconnect the 12V battery. Refer to
3-4.5 Alternate Procedure 1 (Remove Fuses) (DG–21).
•
Remove the service plug and disconnect the 12V battery. Refer to 3-4.6 Alternate Procedure 2
(Remove
Service Plug) (DG–24) .
3-4.4
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 and continue to the next steps to
open
the hood for 12V battery negative cable access.
If the READY indicator does not turn off,
refer to 3-4.5 Alternate Procedure 1 (Remove Fuses)
(DG–21)
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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 dismantling operation.
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4.
Waitat least (10) minutes for complete discharge of the high voltage capacitor after the
service plug has been removed.
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.
Perform the dismantling operation. 1
2
3
Pull up Rotate
Push to
release Pull up
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