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Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU)

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  1. Shut off the High Voltage circuit.

    (Refer to Hybrid Control System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUTOFF PROCEDURE ")

  2. Remove the air cleaner and air duct.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  3. Disconnect the LDC power output cable (A) & EPDM rubber mounting part (B) after loosening the mounting bolts.
  4. Disconnect the LDC ground (-) cable (C) after loosening the mounting bolts.

    LDC power output cable mounting bolt: 

    10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    LDC ground (-) cable mounting bolt: 

    10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G13159013Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the Reservoir.

    (Refer to Hybrid Motor System - "RESERVOIR ")

  6. Remove the HPCU pretector (A) after loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.

    HPCU pretector mounting bolt/nut: 

    10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G13159014Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the power cable (A) [↔ High voltage battery system assembly] and power cable (B) [↔ HSG & Electric A/C compressor].
    G13159015Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    Information 

    Remove the inverter power cable in the following order.

    G13159016Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the motor power cable connector (A) and HSG power cable connector (B).
    G13159017Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the HCU & inverter (MCU) connector (A).
    G13159018Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the power cable mounting bracket (A).
    G13159019Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the Hybrid Power Control Unit (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

    Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) mounting bolt: 

    19.6 - 29.4 N.m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb.ft)

    G13159020Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.