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Can I adjust this wire covering near the inverter without electrocuting myself?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Egg Crate, Apr 26, 2014.

  1. Egg Crate

    Egg Crate Junior Member

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    I own two Gen II Prii, and I noticed that the wire covering near the inverter for one of them looks like it has slide down a bit, and some of the wiring seems exposed. Here's the covering for the problematic Prius
    wire covering-bad.JPG

    with the inverter being at the bottom of the image. And here's an image for the other Prius that seems normal

    wire covering-good.JPG
    Since it's near the orange power lines, I was wondering if I can safely slide the covering back where it should be without electrocuting myself. Thanks
     
    #1 Egg Crate, Apr 26, 2014
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    As long as the car is off, there shouldn't be a problem, as the relay between the HV battery and the inverter would be open. If you are still leery, you can always remove the HV battery safety plug (with the car off, of course.)
     
    #2 RRxing, Apr 26, 2014
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    So long as you are positive the car is NOT on, and has not been for 5 minutes, yes. If you do not trust those around you not to turn it on while you are working on it, there is a disconnect at the battery.

    http://www.toyota-tech.eu/HYBRID/HVDM/EN/PRIUS_nhw20.pdf (page 15 of the manual, page 19 of the PDF)
     
    #3 JimboPalmer, Apr 26, 2014
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    Ok, that makes sense about the fuse. I was able to put the cover back in its place safely, so thanks for your help.
     
    #4 Egg Crate, Apr 26, 2014
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