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 Automatic Transaxle System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE ")
Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Drain the coolant of engine And transaxle cooling system.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")
Drain the coolant of hybrid motor cooling system.
(Refer to Hybrid Motor System - "COOLANT ")
Remove the OPU.
(Refer to Hydraulic System - "OIL PUMP UNIT ")

Remove the ATF warmer.

After separate the clamp, separating the ATF warmer hose (A).

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Separate the coolant inlet (A).

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After separate the clamp, separating the coolant hose (A).

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Remove the ATF warmer (A) by removing the mounting bolts.

Tightening torque:

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

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