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Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU)

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  1. Shut off the high voltage circuit.

    (Refer to " HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURES  ") 

  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.

    (Refer to " AIR CLEANER  ") 

  3. Remove the ECM & TCM bracket assembly.

    (Refer to " ENGINE CONTROL MODULE  ") 

  4. Drain the coolant of hybrid motor cooling system.

    (Refer to " COOLANT  ") 

  5. Disconnect the motor power cable connector (A) and HSG power cable connector (B) after loosening the mounting bolts.
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  6. Disconnect the power cable (A) and inverter power cable (B) from the HPCU.
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    Information 

    • Remove the inverter power cable in the following order.
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  7. Disconnect the HCU & inverter (MCU) connector (A).
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  8. Disconnect the coolant outlet hose & pipe after loosening the mounting bolt (A).
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  9. Disconnect the coolant inlet hose quick-connector (A).
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  10. Remove the LDC power outlet cable mounting bolt (A) and ground cable bolt (B).
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  11. Remove the HPCU (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
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