Repair Procedures: Removal

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WARNING:

Be sure to read and follow the "General Safety Information and Caution" before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
Be sure to shut off the high voltage circuit according to the "High Voltage Shut-off Procedures" before doing any work related with the high voltage system to avoid serious electrical injuries.

Shut off the high voltage circuit.
(Refer to High Voltage Shut-Off Procedures )
Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Removing Under Cover
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Drain the coolant of hybrid motor cooling system.
(Refer to Coolant . )
Drain the coolant of engine & transaxle cooling system.
(Refer to Coolant . )
Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining ATF totally.
Tightening torque:

33.3 ~ 43.1 N.m (3.4 ~ 4.4 kgf.m, 24.6 ~ 31.8 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Drain Plug Location
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Remove the wire ring fixed clip (A).

Fig 3: Wire Ring Fixed Clip Location
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Remove the air duct (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Removing Air Duct
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Remove the air cleaner assembly.
1. Disconnect the breather hose (A).
2. Disconnect the air intake hose (B) and then remove the air cleaner assembly (C).
  Tightening torque:
  
  Hose clamp bolt:
  
  2.9 ~ 4.9 N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5 kgf.m, 2.2 ~ 3.6lb-ft)
  
  Air cleaner assembly bolts:
  
  7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 5: Removing Air Cleaner Assembly
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  NOTE:
  - When installing the air intake hose, the plate of the hose clamp must be in line with the stopper of the hose.
  - When installing the air intake hose, the center of the mark of hose must be in line with the throttle body rib.
  Fig 6: Installing Air Intake Hose
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Remove the hybrid power control unit assembly.
(Refer to "HPCU (hybrid Power Control Unit) ".)
Remove the HPCU tray (A).
Tightening torque:

19.6 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.0 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 21.7 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Removing HPCU Tray
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Remove the automatic oil cooler tube (A).
Tightening torque:

Eye bolt: 41.2 ~ 47.1 N.m (4.2 ~ 4.8 kgf.m, 30.4 ~ 34.7 lb-ft)

Bracket bolt: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 8: Removing Automatic Oil Cooler Tube
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Remove the ATF Warmer hose (A) and then remove the valve body cover (B).
Tightening torque:

11.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.2 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 9: Removing ATF Warmer Hose And Valve Body Cover
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Remove the oil temperature sensor (A) and solenoid valve connector assembly (B).

Fig 10: Removing Oil Temperature Sensor And Solenoid Valve Connector Assembly
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Remove the valve body assembly (A).
Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 11: Removing Valve Body Assembly
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