Left Cylinder Head Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

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WARNING:

Hybrid vehicles have a high voltage system! Danger of electrical shock! When performing the following work, it is also necessary to work on the high voltage system. De-energize the high voltage system now. Refer to appropriate service information. .

-- Remove the engine compartment cover. Refer to ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove the cover plate for the high voltage connection -A-.

Fig 1: Cover Panel -A- And Bolts -1 And 2-

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-- Release the pilot contact -1- from the electric drive power and control electronics and remove it. Release and remove the high voltage cables -2, 3 and 4- in sequence.

Fig 2: Identifying Pilot Connector -1- From Electric Drive Power And Control Electronics

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-- Unclip the high voltage cables from the brackets -arrows- and move them to the side.

Fig 3: Identifying High Voltage Cables -Arrows-

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-- Remove the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coils with Power Output Stages --, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the crankcase ventilation hose -arrow- by pressing the release buttons.

-- Remove the bolts in a -12 through 1- sequence and remove the left cylinder head.

Fig 4: Cylinder Head Components Tightening Sequence (1 Of 3)

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