Introduction - Mitsubishi Electric OUTLANDER PHEV Dismantling Manual

1. INTRODUCTION

The Outlander PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) is a vehicle equipped with a high
voltage main drive lithium-ion battery. The battery provides high voltage electricity to power
the two electric drive motors. The vehicle also has a gasoline powered engine/generator
which recharges the battery and assists the drive motors under certain conditions. Caution
must be used when dismantling the vehicle. This guide provides instructions that must be
followed when the high voltage main drive battery is to be removed from the Outlander
PHEV. Always handle the Outlander PHEV high voltage components by using appropriate
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the methods described in this guide. Failure to
follow the instructions in this guide, including the warnings and cautions, may result in
serious injury or death by electrical shock due to the high voltage battery installed on the
Outlander PHEV. Before dismantling, please read this guide carefully and understand the
identified procedures. It may differ according to the sales classification; refer to the sales
catalog.
Throughout this guide the words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION appear.
These serve as reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow instructions may result in personal injury
or damage to the vehicle.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will results in death or serious injury.
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or death if instructions are not followed.
indicates hazards or unsafe practices that could cause personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
Mitsubishi Motors reserves the right to make changes in design and specification and/or to make additions to
or improvements in this product without obligation to install them on products previously manufactured.
*NOTE: The contents of this guide may not match exactly with every vehicle due to changes in vehicle
specification.
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