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Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: Be sure to read and follow the "GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION " before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
  1. Shut off the High Voltage circuit (Refer to HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURES ).
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly and duct. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner ")
  3. Drain the coolant of the hybrid motor cooling system and remove the reservoir installed on the HPCU. (Refer to Hybrid Motor System - "Reservoir ")
  4. Remove the HPCU protector (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) Protector
    G11654717Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Disconnect the power cable (A) and inverter power cable (B).
    Fig 2: Locating Power Cable And Inverter Power Cable
    G11654718Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

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    Disconnect the inverter power cable as the procedures below.

    Fig 3: Disconnecting Inverter Power Cable
    G11654719Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Disconnect the motor power cable (A).
    1. Pull the lever (B), and then pull the connector by rotating the lever (C).
  7. Disconnect the HSG power cable (A).
    1. Pull the lever (E), and then pull the connector by rotating the lever (F).
      Fig 4: Disconnecting HSG Power Cable
      G11654720Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Disconnect the HCU & MCU integrated connector (A).
    Fig 5: Locating HCU And MCU Integrated Connector
    G11654721Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  9. Disconnect the coolant outlet hose (A).
  10. Disconnect the LDC power outlet cable (B) and ground cable (C).
    Fig 6: Locating LDC Power Outlet Cable And Ground Cable
    G11654722Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  11. Remove the power cable mounting bracket (A).
    Fig 7: Power Cable Mounting Bracket
    G11654723Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  12. Remove the installation bolts (A), and then remove the HPCU from the vehicle.
Fig 8: Locating Hybrid Power Control Unit Installation Bolts
G11654724Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA