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7. REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF THE OUTLANDER PHEV MAIN DRIVE
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY FROM A SCRAP VEHICLE
Recommendations when and after the Outlander PHEV drive battery is removed from a scrap
vehicle.
(1) Before proceeding with the main drive lithium-ion battery removal operation, be sure to
remove the service plug. (For details, refer to the relevant sections on "How to remove
Outlander PHEV main drive battery" in this manual.) Before removal operation, be sure to
remove the service plug first. Do not overhaul the high-voltage portion or remove, disassem-
ble, and/or cut the high-voltage wiring (orange) and its connection with the service plug
connected as serious injury or death may occur.
(2) Never resell, transfer, modify, etc. a main drive lithium-ion battery. Your cooperation in safe
collecting of Outlander PHEV drive battery that has been removed from a scrap vehicle will
be appreciated. Collection/recycling information can be found at:
http://global.ev-life.com/recycle/
a)
Batteries not collected properly pose a safety risk that can result in serious injury or
death.
b)
If the Outlander PHEV main drive battery is used or modified for use on any vehicle
other than the Outlander PHEV, an accident such as electric shock, heat, smoke,
fire, or explosion may occur, resulting in serious injury or death.
