Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal Procedure
- Disable the high voltage system. High Voltage Disabling
- Drain the cooling system. Drive Motor Battery Cooling System Draining and Filling
Drive Motor Battery Charger Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove
- Drive Motor Battery Charger Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Drive Motor Battery Charger Bracket (3) - Remove
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
- Disconnect the high voltage electrical connector and release the wiring harness retainers as necessary. (2, 3) High Voltage Connectors
Disconnect the high voltage electrical connector and release the wiring harness retainers as necessary. (1, 4) High Voltage Connectors
- Retainer (2) - Release
- Drive Motor Battery Charger Receptacle Coolant Outlet Hose (3) @ Battery Charger - Remove
Retainer (1) - Release
- Drive Motor Battery Charger Inlet Hose (2) @ Battery Charger - Remove
Hose Clip (3) - Release [2x]
- Radiator Inlet Hose (2) - Reposition away
Disconnect the electrical connector and release the wiring harness retainers as necessary. (3, 4)
- Reposition the hood release cable away from the left-side radiator upper bracket. (5)
- Radiator Upper Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Radiator Upper Bracket (2) - Remove [2x]
Reposition the condenser fan and radiator assembly (1) as necessary.
Drive Motor Battery Charger Bracket Nut - Left Side (1) - Remove
Drive Motor Battery Charger Bracket Nut - Right Side (1) - Remove
Battery Charger (1) - Remove
Drive Motor Battery Charger Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Drive Motor Battery Charger Adapter (2) - Remove [2x]
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.