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Drive Motor - 1st Position Removal

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Fig 1: Drive Motor - 1st Position
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Drive Motor - 1st Position Removal

Callout Component Name
1 Drive Motor Power Inverter Module 3-Phase Cable Bolt [3x]
2 Automatic Transmission Case Extension Bolt [4x]
3 Drive Motor - 1st Position
WARNING: The generator motor weighs approximately 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal injury may result if you lift the generator motor improperly.
CAUTION: DO NOT contact or rest the drive motor stator on the copper end coils. Damage to the copper end coils may cause a high voltage short during vehicle operation, resulting in component damage.

Procedure

  1. Install the DT-51623  motor lift bar.
  2. Attach a lift assist hook through the DT-51623  motor lift bar.
  3. Guide the drive motor resolver wire through the transmission case while lifting the drive motor using a lift assist.
  4. Set the drive motor on its side on a clean lint free cloth. DO NOT rest the drive motor on the stator end coils.
  5. Detach the lift assist hook and remove the DT-51623  motor lift bar.
  6. Carefully tip over the drive motor flat onto the work surface resting on it cast aluminum support.

Special Tools 
DT-51623  Motor Lift Bar
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .