OEM Hybrid And Electric Vehicle Disable Search


2016 Audi Q5 Hybrid

Click the links below for OEM repair information. (Note: additional purchase is required for a subscription to each OEM's repair information website.)


Yes No Not Identified
Scan Tool Required X
HV DVOM Required X

Accessing Disable Procedure

To find the Audi High-Voltage Disable Procedures:

  1. Go to www.erwin.audiusa.com
  2. Enter username and password (right side of webpage)
  3. Click Login
  4. Click OK (popup window)
  5. Click Search tab (top of webpage)
  6. Enter vehicle
    • option 1: Enter VIN (vehicle identification number tab)
    • option 2: Select Year and Model (guided search tab)
  7. Category 1 select Repair Manual
  8. Click Search
  9. Select Electrical System Hybrid from list (click download document icon, to right of document you want to view)
  10. Click OK (popup window)
  11. Scroll down to the last page and click OK
  12. Scroll down to the table of contents and click 9 High Voltage System, De-Energizing



Hybrid And Electric Vehicle Welding Best Practices

When welding on a hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle, follow the same precautions as when welding on a conventional vehicle. In addition, there are precautions to take with the high-voltage battery. As a best practice, disconnect both the 12 V battery and the high-voltage battery service disconnect. (Note: Always disable the high-voltage battery following the vehicle makers repair information and follow all safety precautions.)


Refinish Precautions

"Audi high-voltage vehicles are equipped with a powerful lithium-ion battery. This type of battery is functional only up to 55°C (131°F). The cells can get damaged when the temperature goes above 70°C (158°F).

In order to not exceed 70°C (158°F), do not leave an Audi high-voltage vehicles longer than 60 minutes in the paint drying cabin."


Additional Information


* This matrix does not currently contain all production vehicles sold in the United States. Please refer back to this page frequently for the most up-to-date information. The following OEM specific repair information was identified from the vehicle makers’ repair information. The contents are based on the information available from the vehicle maker. Updates and additions will be posted as they become available. To ensure that the most recent information is used, always refer to the vehicle maker's technical information when disabling and working on hybrid and electric vehicles.


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