AVANTE HYBRIDBattery Dismantling Man-

ual

Precautions for handling the hybrid battery

Battery dismantling procedure

Turning offthe engine

Disconnecting the 12V batteryterminal

Disconnectingthe safety plug and

connectors

Dismantling the hybrid

battery

Discharging the hybrid battery

• Wear rubber-insulated gloves.• Use insulated tools.• Do not have any metal objects in your possession while working.• Do not cause any impact on the battery. • Do not disassemble the battery without specific equipment.• Be sure to discharge the battery to store and transport it safely.

Disconnection of the 12V battery terminal

CautionDisconnect the negative terminal of the battery

first.

If the positive terminal is disconnected first, there is

a possibility of electric shock.

Disconnect the negative terminal.

Unfasten a nut.

Negative terminal of the 12V battery

1 2

3

Remove the rear seat back.

Remove the rear seat cushion.

Rear seat

1 2

3 4

Removal of the rear seat

Unfasten 2 bolts.

Turning off the safety switch

Turn off the safety switch.

Remove the safety cover.

Safety switch in the ‘ON’ position After turning off the switch, wait 5 minutes for the electric

discharge.

Safety coverUnfasten a bolt and a

nut.

1 2

4 5 6

3

Disconnection of battery connectors (1)

Connector / Terminals

Disconnect the connector and terminals.

Battery mounting frame / Front battery case

1

2

3

Caution

• Orange colored cables carry high current.

• Be cautious when working with electric terminals.

Disconnection of battery connectors (2)

Remove the frame and battery front

case(LH).Unfasten 3

nuts.Unfasten 10

bolts.Nuts for fastening the battery

case

Unfasten nuts and disconnect terminals.

High voltage terminals

4 5

7 8

6

Removal of trunk trims (1)

Open the trunk.

Loosen the fasteners.

Remove the luggage center trim.

Luggage center trim

1 2

3 4

Removal of trunk trims (2)

Luggage side trim(RH)

Remove the luggage side trim(RH).

Complete removing trunk trims.

Remove the luggage side trim(LH).

5 6

7 8

Detach the inlet cooling duct.

Detach the outlet cooling duct.

Unfasten 5 nuts.

Outlet cooling duct / Inlet cooling duct

1 2

3 4

Removal of cooling ducts

Dismantling the battery

Take the battery out of the trunk.

Finish dismantling the battery.

Unfasten 3 bolts.

Battery case

Handle

Dismantle the battery.

1 2

4 5

3

Caution• Be cautious about transportation because a battery weighs about 35kg.

• Do not cause any impact on the battery.