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Exterior

Removing forward underbody panel

:Nissan Leaf Raise front of car, either by driving onto ramps or by jacking it up. Unbolt seven 10mm bolts at the front and one 10mm bolt at the back.A cordless screwdriver really speeds up this step; you’ll need the appropriate adapter to out a socket on the screwdriver: Remove six plastic anchor plugs: pry […]

Battery and Charging System

Battery specs

Battery Specs Battery module specs Cell specs Battery Specs Type Laminated lithium-ion battery Voltage 403.2V , page 9 Nominal voltage 360V Total capacity 24 kWh http://www.eco-aesc-lb.com/en/product.html (16 kWh available, 67% DoD http://jumpjack.wordpress.com/2012/05/08/diario-autoelettrico-1-la-nissan-leaf/, 21 kWh declared http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=6116) Power output Over 90 kW Energy density 140 Wh/kg Power density 2.5 kW/kg Dimensions 61.8 x 46.8 x 10.4 […]

Interior

Seat Heaters

Parts Needed Tools Needed Installation Process Front Seats Rear Seats Center Console Electrical :Nissan Leaf This upgrade describes how to install seat heaters in your 2011 Nissan Leaf. For background, please see the DIY seat heaters forum thread. The purpose of this page is to collect all of the information needed to install seat heaters, […]

Specs and Info

FAQs

:Nissan Leaf Horn upgrade Adding heated seats Do I have to worry about the Leaf battery pack catching fire? Not according to this article.

Interior

Replacing cabin air filter

By ENIAC, originally posted on posted on mynissanleaf.com. Even though there’s an access panel inside the glove box as well as another access panel underneath, which both pop out without tools, I feel the easiest procedure is to remove the glove box. Here’s why. First the cabin filter cover is very tight and difficult to […]

General / Uncategorized EV

Schneider Electric

Information Pricing Problems, Issues __TOC__ Information Schneider Electric’s EVSE: Indoor charging station: EV2430WS, UL listed: “6.6W capability built-in“ “18-ft cable is standard right now, but they’re working on additional options. 18-month warranty is standard, 24-month if installed by approved contractor“. Here are the details on getting Schneider’s “EcoXpert Certification”, for electrical contractors. Interwiki: mnl++ , […]

Electrical, Audio, Lights

Replacing the stock horn

Information How-To Method 1: From Underneath Method 2: From Above :Nissan Leaf __toc__ Information Replace the stock horn with aftermarket horns for a more… authoritative, horn sound. For example, PIAA 500Hz/600Hz electric horns, Fiamm El Grande Twin Horns, or Stebel Nautilus Compact Motorcycle Air Horn (115 dB on 12V). (The VSP (Vehicles Sound for Pedestrians) […]

Specs and Info

New car delivery checklist

Paperwork to bring Things to check for Post-delivery things :Nissan Leaf List of tips on picking up a new LEAF Interwiki: mnl++: some LEAF-specific tips and some non-LEAF-specific tips. Paperwork to bring In the U.S., when going to pick up your new LEAF, bring: Proof of insurance (may vary by locale). Driver’s license Your CARWINGS […]