When installing the Mk1 Grid/Mains IMA Battery Charger for the Honda Insight, it is important to follow specific steps. First, ensure that the ignition is off and the IMA battery switch under the rear cover is in the off position for at least 10 minutes. Then, proceed to remove all the IPU compartment cover star drive and 10mm bolts, as well as the small 8mm black bolt from the IMA Main Battery switch area. Additionally, remove the right-hand side aluminum plate 10mm bolts behind the rear trim, along with the 2 or 3 black plastic trim clips that push into the IPU cover through the plate, and remove the IPU cover. These steps are crucial for the installation process.
It is also essential to check for the presence of voltage by examining the IMA battery main terminals with a 200V DC meter. Following this, remove the nut from the rear of the supplied charging socket and drill a hole through the aluminum of the IPU compartment to accommodate the threaded socket. Insert the socket and replace the nut, then carefully feed the wires to the IMA battery connection points, avoiding sharp edges and other wires if possible. It is recommended to use tie wraps, cable clips, or similar methods to prevent chafing and maintain neatness. Finally, the next steps involve the removal of polystyrene packing.
