Removal [06/2018 - 08/2020]: Procedure
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- REMOVE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - 08/2020]
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE FLOW SHUTTING VALVE (WATER BY-PASS HOSE ASSEMBLY)
- Disconnect the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) connector.
- Disconnect the outlet heater hose connector from the No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly.NOTE:
Remove any foreign matter on the No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly and outlet heater hose connector before performing this work.
- Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the outlet heater hose connector.
*a Retainer Pull out Pull off - Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected water lines. Clean them if necessary.
- Cover the disconnected No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly and outlet heater hose connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
- Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the outlet heater hose connector.
- Disconnect the inlet heater hose connector from the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly).NOTE:
Remove any foreign matter on the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) and inlet heater hose connector before performing this work.
- Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the inlet heater hose connector.
*a Retainer Pull out Pull off - Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected water lines. Clean them if necessary.
- Cover the disconnected inlet heater hose connector with plastic bag to prevent damage and contamination.
- Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the inlet heater hose connector.
- Remove the bolt to disconnect the No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly.
- Remove the bolt to disconnect the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly).
- Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket.
- Slide the clip and disconnect the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) from the water by-pass outlet sub-assembly.
HINT:
Use a container to catch any engine coolant which flows out of the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) and water by-pass outlet sub-assembly.
- Disconnect the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) connector.