Nissan 2013 LEAF - Dismantling Guide User Manual

® 2013 LEAFDismantling Guide1

NOTE:Components with white number in black background are high voltage components.No. Component Location Descriptiona Charge port Under hood Connectin

2-1.1 Li-ion Battery Pack SpecificationsLi-ion battery voltage360V nominal(240V - 398.4V usable range)Number of Li-ion battery modules in the pack 48L

2-3 High Voltage Circuit Shut-Off SystemThe high voltage can be shut off by the following methods:Service plug Positioned in the center area of the Li

3. Preparation for Dismantling• Failure to properly shut down the high voltage electrical system before theDismantling Procedures are performed will r

4. Apply foot brake and press the ignition switch to turn the system ON. Confirm READYindicator in instrument cluster turns ON.5. Check Li-ion battery

Please contact following number if the Li-ion battery cannot be discharged.• Nissan EV Customer Support: 1-877-664-2738 (Hours of operation are Monday

3-3 High Voltage System Shut-Down ProceduresOnce the high voltage battery is properly discharged, any of the following procedures can shut down andiso

3-3.1 Removing the Charge ConnectorNOTE:Use the illustration to identify the type of charge connector and follow the appropriateprocedure.1. Quick Cha

c. The charge connector can be unlocked bypushing the charge connector unlock button onthe Nissan Intelligent Key® for more than 1second. The charge c

3-3.2 Indications the High Voltage System is ON1. If the READY indicator is ON, the high voltage system is active.2. The high voltage system is active

ForewordThis manual describes dismantling operations and related warnings for this vehicle.This vehicle is an electrically driven car equipped with a

5. Open the hood.6. Disconnect the negative (-) 12V battery cable (1).Insulate the negative (-) battery cable terminal withinsulated tape.NOTE:: Arrow

2. Press and expand the pawls (A) on the sides of the fuse box and remove the fuse box (1) from itshousing.NOTE:: Arrow in illustration depicts vehicl

4. Remove the fuse box cover and remove the 20A VCM fuse.NOTE:: Arrow in illustration depicts vehicle front direction.5. If you cannot identify the ab

3-3.6 Alternate Procedure 2 (Remove Service Plug)• Do not remove the service plug without always wearing appropriate PersonalProtective Equipment (PPE

3. Remove the service plug using the following steps: (1) pull up and release the green lever, (2)press the locking tab to release and rotate fully up

7. Perform the dismantling operation.3-4 Cutting the Vehicle Body• Do not cut into high voltage related areas to avoid severe personal injury or death

3-4.1 SRS Air Bag System Components LocationThe SRS air bag system and inflators must not be cut as there is a risk of short circuit and unintentional

3-4.2 Vehicle Cut Sheet12V BatteryNissan North America, Version 1, January 2013DANGERHigh voltage Li-ion batteryHigh voltage harness12V battery12V bat

3-4.3 Water SubmersionDamage level of submerged vehicle may not be apparent. Handling a submergedvehicle without appropriate Personal Protective Equip

3-5 Li-ion Battery Damage and Fluid LeaksThe Li-ion battery contains electrolyte solution. To avoid exposure to electrolyte solutionand serious person

Table of ContentsFOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. Jump StartingTo start the EV system with a booster battery, the instructions and precautions below must be followed.If done incorrectly, jump start

4-1 Jump Starting Procedures1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle (B), position the two vehicles (A and B) to bring their12V batteries into

12. If necessary, connect the vehicle to a charging station or EVSE (Electric Vehicle SupplyEquipment) to charge the Li-ion battery. The vehicle canno

Under Hood Fuse and Relay Box LocationNOTE:: Arrow in illustration depicts vehicle front direction.F/L 40A PBW MTRAAYIA0163ZZ33

Cabin Fuse Box LocationNOTE:Insert a screwdriver wrapped with a protective cloth (A) into the slit (1). Pull to remove the fusebox cover (2). Remove t

If LEAF needs to be stored or left unattended, the high voltage system must be shut down by removing theservice plug [refer to 3-3.6 Alternate Procedu

5. Dismantling InformationRemoval or repair of the high voltage battery requires special tools and specific training. NISSAN stronglyrecommends that o

There is the possibility of a malfunction occurring if the vehicle is changed to READYstatus while the service plug is removed.5-2 Personal Protective

5-3 Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Battery Pack Removal5-3.1 Exploded ViewNOTE:: Arrow in illustration depicts vehicle front direction.1. Li-ion battery pack 2.

5-3.2 Removal ProcedureDO NOT disassemble or open the Li-ion battery to avoid severe personal injury or death byelectrical shock.1. Discharge the high

4-2 P (PARK) POSITION RELEASE PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324-2.1. RESET PROCEDURE . . . . .

4. Disconnect the cabin heater harness connector (A) fromthe Li-ion battery.Touching high voltage components without wearingappropriate Personal Prote

6. Remove the bonding plates (1).Touching high voltage components without wearingappropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) willcause electrocuti

9. Set the pallet (1) under the Li-ion battery.Touching high voltage components without wearingappropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) willcau

12. Lower the Li-ion battery from the lift table together withthe pallet.a. Lift up the Li-ion battery using a stacker.b. Move the lift table.c. Lower

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1. About The Nissan LEAF®This vehicle uses two types of batteries. One is a 12V battery that is the same as the battery in vehiclespowered by internal

1-1 LEAF Identification1-1.1 ExteriorThe specific exterior identification features are indicated as follows:No tail pipeLEAF identification from under

1-1.2 Interior Component LocationInterior components referenced in this manual are as follows:Charging indicator lightsPower switchHood releaseSelecto

1-2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) LayoutThe vehicle identification number can be located as follows:Example VIN : 1N4A Z0CPZDC055126The LEAF is

2. Basic High Voltage Information2-1 High Voltage-Related and 12V-Related Component Locations andDescriptions=763 42851Underside View ShownAAYIA0051GB