2014 Honda Accord Hybrid ERG and Body Structure

Here’s a look at the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid, the Emergency Response Guide (ERG), and body structure.  Below is also two methods to de-power the vehicle.  Like we always talk about, drain time varies by manufacturer, in the Accord, it takes up to 3 minutes for the airbags and tensioners to de-power after the 12-volt system has been turned off by following the emergency shut-down procedures provided later in this manual.

 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Vehicle Extrication
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2014_Honda_Accord_EV_Body_Structure_ExtricationIt takes up to 3 minutes for the airbags and tensioners to de-power after the 12-volt system has been turned off by following the emergency shut-down procedures provided later in this manual.

BEST METHOD for HV Shutdown Push and hold the Start/Stop button for 3 seconds.

SECOND-BEST METHOD for HV Shutdown Locate and cut the negative 12-volt battery cable and the DC to DC Converter cable.

Locate the cut point labels shown. Cut the negative battery cable first (1), then cut the DC to DC Converter cable (2).

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