2016-2017 LEAF; 40 KWH HIGH VOLTAGE SERVICE BATTERY PACK SERVICE INFORMATION If the High Voltage (HV)...

Bulletin number

NTB20-001

Component

Electrical system

Summary

2016-2017 LEAF; 40 KWH HIGH VOLTAGE SERVICE BATTERY PACK SERVICE INFORMATION If the High Voltage (HV) Battery Pack needs to be replaced for any reason:  - The 40 kWh HV Battery Pack listed in the Parts Information table, on page 26, is a direct replacement for the 30 kWh HV Battery Pack and does not require any additional parts.  - The 30KWh HV battery pack is discontinued as of the publication of this bulletin.  - For vehicles requiring HV Battery Pack replacement that are not covered by this bulletin, VINS starting with 1N4AZ0, refer to NTB14-059. NOTE: o Refer to the applicable Electronic Service Manual (ESM) section EVB EV Battery System for the procedure to replace the HV Battery Pack. o Refer to Service Information Overview on page 2 for additional services required when replacing the HV Battery Pack. DO NOT “READ & WRITE” any Li-ion Battery Controller (LBC) data to the new HV Battery Pack assembly.  - Writing the old HV Battery Pack LBC data to the new HV Battery Pack assembly will cause the vehicle to read only 8 bars of capacity and will require the LBC to be replaced.

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