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How to disconnect 12v battery

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by tredstone, Oct 5, 2009.

  1. tredstone

    tredstone New Member

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    I tried to do a search but couldn't find a good how-to thread. Does anyone know the proper way to disconnect the 12V battery? I'd rather not wing it and get electrocuted. :eek:
     
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    The 12 vdc battery is a bit of a PITA to get to, but I have found it helpful to disconnect the actual ground wire bolt first. IN this photo

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    the terminal nearest the camera is the positive, the one further away with the little white rubber band is the ground.
     
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    12V will not electrocute human (higher resistance - small current flow thru human body).
    Anything below 40V is pretty safe as far as human is involved.

    That said, disconnect the (-) terminal, not the (+).
     
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    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    What they said, but: why do you want to disconnect it?

    Sorry, I don't know where there are clear online instructions for accessing the battery.
     
    #4 richard schumacher, Oct 5, 2009
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    Richard - I'm finishing reupholstering the seats in my car with leather, and I'll need to disconnect the battery because of the front seat airbags.

    Thanks for the info guys! :)
     
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    There are important warnings and safeguards in the shop manual regarding the SRS. Make sure to follow them for your safety
     
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