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Dismantling the vehicle
The following 3 pages contain general instructions for use when working on an AVALON Hybrid.
Read these instructions before proceeding to the HV battery removal instructions on page 18.
WARNING:
・ The high voltage system may remain powered for up to 10
minutes after the vehicle is shut off or disabled. To prevent
serious injury or death from severe burns or electric shock, avoid
touching, cutting, or opening any orange high voltage power
cable or any high voltage component.
1. Shut off the ignition (READY indicator is off).
Then disconnect the cable from the auxiliary
battery negative (-) terminal.
(1) Remove the 3 deck boards.
(2) Remove the auxiliary boxes.
(3) Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2. Remove luggage compartment front trim cover.
(1) Disengage the 8 fasteners to remove the
luggage compartment front trim cover.
3. Remove No. 8 hybrid vehicle battery shield
panel.
(1) Remove the 2 nuts and No. 8 hybrid vehicle
battery shield panel.