Kia Soul EV: High Voltage Battery Cooling System / Cooling Duct Repair procedures

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / EV Battery System / High Voltage Battery Cooling System / Cooling Duct Repair procedures

Removal

Battery Module Outlet Duct

•	Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information and Caution” before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.

•	Be sure to shut off the high voltage before doing any work related with the high voltage system(Refer to "High Voltage Shut-off Procedure"). Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.

1.	Remove the high voltage battery upper case. (Refer to High Votlage Battery System - Case - "Upper Case")

After loosening the nut, remove the battery module outlet duct (A).

Battery module outlet duct mounting nut : 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Protector Outlet Duct Panel

1.	Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the auxiliary battery (12V) negative (-) terminal.

2.	Remove the rear seat cushion. (Refer to Body - "Rear Seat Assembly")

After loosening the nut (A), remove the protector outlet duct panel (B).

Protector outlet duct panel mounting nut : 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Outlet Cooling Duct

1.	Turn the igntion swtich OFF and disconnect the auxiliary battery (12V) negative (-) termianl.

2.	Remove the rear seat cushion. (Refer to Body - Rear Seat Assembly")

After loosening the nut (A), remove the protector outlet duct panetl (B).

Protector outlet duct panel mounting nut : 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

4.	Open the trunk.

5.	Remove the luggage board (A).

After loosening the bolt (A), remove the outlet cooling duct (B).

Outlet cooling duct mounting bolt : 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Installation

1.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Cooling Duct Description and Operation

Description It works as the air flow path when cooling fan operates. Battery Module Outlet Duct Protector Outlet Duct Panel Outlet Cooling Duct ...

Inlet Temperature Sensor Specifications

Specification Temperature (°C)Resistance (K?)Tolerance (%)-40204.5±4.0-30117.8±3.5- 2070.34±3.0- 1043.43±2.5027.63±2.01018.07±1.62012.11±1.2308.303±1.2405.813±1.5504.149±1.9603.01 ...

Other information:

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual: High Voltage Shut-off Procedures

High Voltage Shut-off Procedure Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information and Caution” before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries. ...

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual: Special Service Tools

Special Service Tools Personal Protective Equipment NameIllustrationDescriptionInsulation glovesUsed when inspecting or working on the high voltage components[Insulation performance : 1000V / 300A or above]Insulation shoesUsed when inspecting or working on the high voltage componentsInsulati ...