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High-Voltage Handling And Storage Considerations: Kia
I-CAR · November 29, 2023 · Kia
Summary
This article outlines Kia's specific guidelines for handling, storing, and disposing of high-voltage (HV) batteries and components during collision repairs. It highlights where to locate safety protocols, battery condition diagnostic charts, and storage requirements within the Kia shop manual.
What to do on the job
Consult the vehicle-specific Kia shop manual to identify the correct battery condition classification and ensure all removed HV components are placed on insulated mats or wood and covered with insulated sheets.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the line items and labor time required for high-voltage safety protocols, such as utilizing insulated tools, setting up insulated mats/sheets, placing warning placards, wearing appropriate PPE, and performing battery condition inspections as mandated by Kia's workshop manual.
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