Tribute 4WD L4-2.5L Hybrid (2009)
WARNING:Wear high-voltage insulated safety gloves and a face shield when working with high-voltage batteries or cables. The high-voltage insulated
safety gloves should be of the appropriate safety and protection rating. Inspect the gloves before use and always wear them with the leather outer glove.
Any hole in the rubber insulating glove is a potential entry point for high-voltage. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal
injury or death.
WARNING:Turn OFF the ignition switch for a minimum of 5 minutes before removing high-voltage cables. High-voltage cables and wiring are orange
in color. The nominal high-voltage traction battery voltage (HVTB) is 330 V DC. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal
injury or death.
NOTE:A replacement HVTB may have a low state of charge that is insufficient to start the vehicle. If this occurs, follow the instructions for the jump
start procedure in the Owner's Literature.
1. Depower the high-voltage traction battery (HVTB). See - See: Service and Repair.
2. Remove the rear cargo area carpet insert.
3. Remove the 5 A/C return duct assembly screws.
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To install, tighten to 2 Nm {0.2 kgf-m, 18 in-lbf}.
NOTE:When installing, tighten the screws on the HVTB first or an airflow loss to the HVTB may occur.
4. Remove the A/C return duct assembly.
5. Loosen the bolt and disconnect the 40-pin low voltage connector.
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To install, tighten to 5 Nm {0.5 kgf-m, 44 in-lbf}.
NOTE:Due to clearance issues, the 40-pin connector must be disconnected last during the removal process and connected first during the installation
process.
6. From the right rear door opening, fold the right rear seat cushion forward and remove the 2 high-voltage cables shield nuts (access the shield nuts
through the slotted opening in the carpet).
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm {0.9 kgf-m, 80 in-lbf}.
