2001 Toyota Prius NHW11 battery components

DANGER: If you make a mistake while working on this battery, you will die. DANGER: Hazardous voltage. Contact will cause electric shock, burn, or death. This traction battery pack can deliver over 100 amperes at over 270 volts DC. DISCLAIMER These photos and descriptions are provided for information only. Do not attempt. This Web page is NOT created by, sponsored by, endorsed by, affiliated with, or otherwise connected to Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc, any other Toyota subsidiary, any Toyota dealership, Panasonic EV Energy Co. Ltd, or Primearth EV Energy Co. Ltd. The creator of this Web page, other than owning a 2001 Toyota Prius, has NO CONNECTION with Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc, any other Toyota subsidiary, any Toyota dealership, Panasonic EV Energy Co. Ltd, or Primearth EV Energy Co. Ltd. The Prius shown here, and its original battery, were produced in June 2000 for the United States market. The parts in cars produced at other times or for other markets will vary.

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This page is part of my notes on swapping the battery.