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SCRS Quick Tip: Protecting Connections On Electric Vehicles
I-CAR · May 13, 2022
Summary
This SCRS Quick Tip highlights the critical importance of protecting and covering high-voltage cables and connectors on electric and hybrid vehicles during collision repairs. It warns that dust, grinding debris, overspray, and other contaminants can exponentially increase electrical resistance, creating severe safety and performance hazards.
What to do on the job
Cover and protect all high-voltage cables and connectors immediately upon disconnection to prevent contamination from dust, grinding debris, and paint overspray.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessary labor time and materials required to properly mask, cap, and protect high-voltage electrical connectors during structural, mechanical, or refinishing operations on electric and hybrid vehicles.
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