Section 2: Battery High Voltage System Depower
Battery High Voltage System Depower
WARNING:
THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM MAY RETAIN A DANGEROUS LEVEL OF VOLTAGE FOR A SHORT TIME AFTER THE HIGH VOLTAGE
SYSTEM IS DEPOWERED. WAIT 5 MINUTES FOR THE VOLTAGE TO DISSIPATE BEFORE BEGINNING SERVICE. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING:
DEPOWERING THE HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM DOES NOT DISSIPATE VOLTAGE INSIDE THE BATTERY, THE BATTERY PACK
REMAINS LIVE AND DANGEROUS. CONTACT WITH THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY PACK INTERNALS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING:
ELECTRIC VEHICLES DAMAGED BY A CRASH MAY HAVE COMPROMISED HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY SYSTEMS AND PRESENT A
POTENTIAL HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. EXERCISE CAUTION AND WEAR APPROPRIATE PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) INCLUDING HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY GLOVES AND BOOTS. REMOVE ALL METALLIC JEWELRY,
INCLUDING WATCHES AND RINGS. ISOLATE THE HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM AS DIRECTED BY THE FORD EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GUIDE FOR THE VEHICLE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF HIGH-VOLTAGE SHOCK, ALWAYS FOLLOW PRECISELY ALL WARNINGS AND SERVICE
INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDING INSTRUCTIONS TO DEPOWER THE SYSTEM. THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM UTILIZES VOLTAGE IN
EXCESS OF 450 V DC. THIS VOLTAGE IS PROVIDED THROUGH HIGH-VOLTAGE CABLES TO ITS COMPONENTS AND MODULES.
THE HIGH-VOLTAGE CABLES AND WIRING ARE IDENTIFIED BY ORANGE HARNESS TAPE OR ORANGE WIRE COVERING. ALL
HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE MARKED WITH HIGH-VOLTAGE WARNING LABELS WITH A HIGH-VOLTAGE SYMBOL.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING:
SERVICE OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE IS RESTRICTED TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. THE REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS VARY BY REGION. ALWAYS OBSERVE LOCAL LAWS AND LEGISLATIVE DIRECTIVES REGARDING ELECTRIC
VEHICLE SERVICE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING:
DISCONNECT THE 12V BATTERY BEFORE SERVICING THE DIRECT CURRENT TO ALTERNATING CURRENT (DC-AC) INVERTER
OR ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC) POWERPOINT TO PREVENT THE RISK OF HIGH VOLTAGE SHOCK. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE:
If the vehicle has a stuck on charge plug, perform the 12v battery disconnect steps after the plug has been removed. Follow the
procedure in Section 3.
1.
Ensure the vehicle transmission gear selector is in the PARK position. Check that the vehicle ready light is off to verify the high voltage
system is disconnected. If the vehicle ready light is on, press the Start button to turn off the ignition.
2.
Open the hood.
3.
Release the clips and remove the 12v battery access cover.
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Battery High Voltage System Depower
Section 2: Battery High Voltage System Depower
2020 Explorer / Aviator Hybrid Vehicle Emergency Response Guide - 04/2019
