Removal [08/2013 - ]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lexus ES 300h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 5
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FRONT TRIM COVER . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 10
REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ]
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 8
REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 18
REMOVE ROOM PARTITION PANEL INSULATOR See step 9
REMOVE NO. 1 HYBRID BATTERY INTAKE DUCT
1. Remove the 3 clips and No. 1 hybrid battery intake duct.
  
  Fig 1: Removing No. 1 Hybrid Battery Intake Duct
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REMOVE NO. 2 HYBRID VEHICLE BATTERY UPPER COVER BRACKET
1. Remove the 2 nuts and No. 2 hybrid vehicle battery upper cover bracket.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying No. 2 Hybrid Vehicle Battery Upper Cover Bracket And Nuts
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SEPARATE NO. 2 HYBRID BATTERY INTAKE DUCT
1. Remove the clip.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying No. 2 Hybrid Battery Intake Duct Clip & Claws
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2. Disengage the 2 claws and separate the No. 2 hybrid battery intake duct from the battery cooling blower assembly.
REMOVE BATTERY COOLING BLOWER ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
- Be sure not to touch the fan part of the battery cooling blower assembly.
- Do not lift the battery cooling blower assembly using the wire harness.
1. Disconnect the connector from the battery cooling blower assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Battery Cooling Blower Assembly Nuts And Connector
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2. Remove the 3 nuts and battery cooling blower assembly from the HV battery.