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TN-18-16-001 R2
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Side Skis
There are two side skis on each side of the HV battery (Figure 13).
For each side ski, there is a “Side Ski Zone,” which
extends 5 inches (127 mm) inward from the edge of the HV battery.
Figure 13
– Side Skis
Suggest repair to customer:
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Recommend HV battery replacement if:
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The ski, or part of the ski, is detached from the HV battery.
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A jack point has extensive damage where it cannot be used to safely lift the vehicle.
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The HV battery enclosure fails leak test due to impact.
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The HV battery enclosure has low isolation due to impact.
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Recommend the replacement of the fastener if a fastener attaching the HV battery to the vehicle is damaged or
stripped.
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Re-tap the fastener hole if a fastener hole is damaged and the fastener cannot withstand full torque.
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Deburr the area with a hand deburring tool to remove the sharp edges if sharp edges are found (Figure 14).
Figure
14
– Deburr the area to remove sharp edges