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Inverter With Converter: Removal

  1. PRECAUTION 

    (See REPAIR INSTRUCTION )

  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE LH COVER NO.2  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM COVER SIDE  (See REMOVAL )
  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  5. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP  (See REMOVAL )
  6. DRAIN COOLANT (for Inverter)  (See COOLANT (for Inverter) )
  7. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY OUTER  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP W/INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE AIR CLEANER W/RESONATOR  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE INVERTER BRACKET NO.5  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  17. DISCONNECT CIRCUIT BREAKER SENSOR NO.1 
    1. Move the outer section to the wire harness side as illustrated, then disconnect the circuit breaker sensor No. 1.
    Fig 1: Identifying Circuit Breaker Sensor No 1
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  18. DISCONNECT ENGINE ROOM WIRE NO.2 
    1. Remove the nut from the engine room wire No.2.
    2. Release the claw, and disconnect the engine room wire No.2.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Engine Room Wire No.2
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  19. REMOVE INVERTER RESERVE TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and inverter reserve tank sub-assembly.
      Fig 3: Locating Inverter Reserve Tank Bolts
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    2. Slide the 2 clamps, and disconnect the 2 water hoses from the inverter reserve tank sub-assembly.
    Fig 4: Locating Water Hoses
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  20. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE 
    1. Slide the clamp, and disconnect the water hose from the w/ converter inverter assembly.
    Fig 5: Locating Water Hose
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  21. DISCONNECT POWER STEERING ECU BRACKET 
    1. Remove the bolt, and disconnect the power steering ECU bracket.
    Fig 6: Locating Power Steering ECU Bracket Bolt
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  22. REMOVE INVERTER COVER 
    1. Remove the bolt and interlock bracket.
      Fig 7: Locating Interlock Bracket Bolt
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    2. Insulate the removed terminal with insulating tape.
      NOTE: Make sure that the terminal does not stick out from the insulating tape.
      Fig 8: Insulating Removed Terminal With Insulating Tape
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    3. Remove the 12 bolts and inverter cover.
    4. Fig 9: Locating Inverter Cover Bolts
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  23. VERIFY THAT VOLTAGE OF W/CONVERTER INVERTER ASSEMBLY IS 0V 
    CAUTION: Wear insulating gloves.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure that the inverter converter is temporarily installed before working on the converter inverter assembly. (See HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM )
    • Do not allow any foreign objects or waterdrops to enter the w/ converter inverter assembly.
    1. Using the voltmeter, measure the voltage between the terminals of the 2 phase connectors (N-P).

    Standard voltage: 

    O V 

    HINT:

    Use measuring range of DC 750 V or more on the voltmeter.

    Fig 10: Measuring Voltage Between Terminals Of 2 Phase Connectors (N-P)
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  24. SEPARATE ENGINE WIRE NO.4 
    CAUTION: Wear insulating gloves.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure that the inverter converter is temporarily installed before working on the converter inverter assembly. (See HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM )
    • Do not allow any foreign objects or waterdrops to enter the w/ converter inverter assembly.
    1. Remove the bolt, and disconnect the engine wire No.4 from the w/ converter inverter assembly.
    2. Fig 11: Locating Engine Wire No 4
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    3. Disconnect the connector, clamps and grommet, and separate the engine wire No.4 from the w/ converter inverter assembly.
  25. DISCONNECT HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE OF FRONT MOTOR 
    CAUTION: Wear insulating gloves.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure that the inverter converter is temporarily installed before working on the converter inverter assembly. (See HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM )
    • Insulate the removed terminals with insulating tape.
    • Do not allow any foreign objects or waterdrops to enter the w/ converter inverter assembly.
    1. Remove the 5 bolts, and disconnect the high voltage cables of the Motor from the w/ converter inverter assembly.
      Fig 12: Locating High Voltage Cable Bolts
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    2. Remove the 5 bolts, and disconnect the high voltage cables of the Generator from the w/ converter inverter assembly.
    3. Fig 13: Locating High Voltage Cable Bolts
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  26. DISCONNECT MG ECU CONNECTOR 
    CAUTION: Wear insulating gloves.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure that the inverter converter is temporarily installed before working on the converter inverter assembly. (See HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM )
    • Do not allow any foreign objects or waterdrops to enter the w/ converter inverter assembly.
    1. Disconnect the 2 connectors and grommets from the w/ converter inverter assembly.
    2. Fig 14: Locating Connectors And Grommets
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  27. DISCONNECT NO.3 WIRE FRAME 
    CAUTION: Wear insulating gloves.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure that the inverter converter is temporarily installed before working on the converter inverter assembly. (See HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM )
    • Insulate the removed terminals with insulating tape.
    • Do not allow any foreign objects or waterdrops to enter the w/ converter inverter assembly.
    1. Remove the 5 bolts, and disconnect the No.3 wire frame (high voltage cables of the rear motor) from the w/ converter inverter assembly, (for 4WD)
      Fig 15: Locating No. 3 Wire Frame Bolts
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    2. Remove the bolt and lift the lever to disconnect the No.3 wire frame from the w/ converter inverter assembly.
    Fig 16: Disconnecting No 3 Wire Frame From W/ Converter Inverter Assembly
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  28. INSTALL INVERTER COVER 
    1. Temporarily install the inverter cover with the 2 bolts to prevent any foreign objects or waterdrops from entering the w/ converter inverter assembly.
    Fig 17: Identifying Inverter Cover Bolts
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  29. SEPARATE ENGINE ROOM RELAY BLOCK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the clamp, and release the engine room relay block assembly.
    Fig 18: Identifying Engine Room Relay Block Assembly Clamp
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  30. REMOVE INVERTER BRACKET NO.4 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and inverter bracket No.4.
    2. Fig 19: Locating Inverter Bracket No. 4 Bolts
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  31. REMOVE W/CONVERTER INVERTER ASSEMBLY 
    CAUTION: Wear insulating gloves.
    1. Remove the 2 nuts, bolt and w/ converter inverter assembly.
      NOTE:
      • 2 people are needed to remove the w/ converter inverter assembly.
      • If removing and storing the w/ converter inverter assembly, make sure to install the inverter cover to prevent any foreign objects or warterdrops from entering the w/ converter inverter assembly.
      • Attach tape or equivalent (any adhesive should not be remained) to the holes for the connectors and grommets to prevent foreign matter or water from entering.
      Fig 20: Locating W/ Converter Inverter Assembly Nuts And Bolt
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