Step 1: Assessing
D
amage
to
the Main
D
rive
L
ithium-ion
B
attery
Immediately after receiving the vehicle,
and
prior to any dismantling work, check for damage
to
the
Main drive lithium-ion battery. If the Main drive lithium-ion battery is severely damaged, the Main drive
lithium-ion battery must be discharged by soaking in water prior to
any
dismantling work
in order
to
reduce the risk of electric shock and/or fire.
WARNING;
Wear Personal Protection Equipment when checking for damage
to
the Main drive lithium-
ion battery.
If the Main drive lithium-ion battery is severely damaged, even after the high voltage circuit
has been shut off, there is still a risk of electrical shock
and/
or fire.
If it is not possible to proceed
immediately with the process for discharging the
Main drive
lithium-ion battery, place the vehicle in an open space away from any structure or vehicle, and
continue to monitor the vehicle until the discharging proce
ss has been
completed and the risk
of fire is eliminated.
If you detect
leaking fluids, sparks, smokes, flames, increased temperature, gurgling, popping,
or hissing noises from the HV c
om
partment, notify the Fire Department. Ensure area is clear
around the vehicle. If possible, open windows to avoid potential gas build-up.
If one of the following
conditions is
observed, the battery is
likely
severely damaged
:
- Organic solvent odor is detected around the vehicle that is unlike gasoline, light oil or oil odors.
- Inner components such as batteries or electric wirings are visible through an opening in the
damaged Main drive lithium-ion battery
case
.
- An object is penetrating into the Main drive lithium-ion battery
case
.
- Driver's, front passenger's, and/or
the
rear seat is deformed or tilted due to floor deformation.
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