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Repair Procedures: Inspection

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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 SHUTOFF PROCEDURE ")

  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly and duct.

    (Refer to "INTAKE & EXHAUST SYSTEM ")

  3. Drain the coolant of the hybrid motor cooling system and remove the reservoir installed on the HPCU.

    (Refer to "HYBRID MOTOR COOLING SYSTEM ")

  4. Disconnect the coolant inlet hose (A) and outlet hose (B).
  5. Remove the HPCU protector (C).
    Fig 1: Identifying HPCU Protector & Coolant Hoses
    G00548250Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the power cable (A) from the HPCU.
    1. Pull the lever (B) in the direction of the arrow with the hook (C) pressed.
    2. Press the lever (D), and then pull the power cable connector.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Power Cable From HPCU
      G00548251Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the motor power cable (A) and HSG power cable (B).
    1. Disconnect the connector by rotating the lever (C) after pulling the lever (D).
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Motor Power Cable & HSG Power Cable
      G00548252Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the electric A/C compressor power cable (A).
    1. Pull the lever (B) in the direction of the arrow.
    2. Press the hook (C), and then pull the motor power cable connector.
      Fig 4: Disconnecting A/C Compressor Power Cable
      G00548253Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Measure the capacitors between (+) terminal and (-) terminal of the compressor connector.

    Specified Value :  98μF ±2%

    Fig 5: Inspecting Compressor Connector
    G00548254Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.