Repair Procedures: Removal

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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: Locating 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
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Remove the wire ring fixed clip (A).

Fig 3: Wire Ring Fixed Clip
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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: Breather Hose, Air Intake Hose And 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: Aligning Plate Of Hose Clamp With Stopper Of 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: Locating 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: 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: ATF Warmer Hose And Valve Body Cover
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Remove the main harness (C) and oil temperature sensor (B) after loosening the bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 10: Oil Temperature Sensor, Main Harness And Bolts
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Remove the solenoid valve support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 11: Solenoid Valve Support Bracket
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Remove the 26-brake control solenoid valve (A).

Fig 12: 26-Brake Control Solenoid Valve

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