Removal [08/2020 - 08/2021]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
- RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2020 - ]
- ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- SECURE STEERING WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
- Remove the 3 screws and front wheel opening extension pad LH.
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
- Remove the 3 screws and front wheel opening extension pad RH.
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
- Remove the bolt, 2 clips, 6 screws and No. 1 engine under cover.
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 4 screws, 6 clips and No. 2 engine under cover assembly.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH
- Remove the 2 screws, clip and front fender apron seal LH.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
- Remove the 2 screws, clip and front fender apron seal RH.
- REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
- for LED Type Turn Signal Light:
Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - 09/2022]
- for Bulb Type Turn Signal Light:
Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - 08/2021]
- for LED Type Turn Signal Light:
- REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DRAIN ENGINE OIL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Lift the front of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to disengage the clip, and then lift the rear of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to disengage the 3 clips and remove the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.NOTE:
Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to break.
- Lift the front of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to disengage the clip, and then lift the rear of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to disengage the 3 clips and remove the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.
- REMOVE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - 08/2021]
- REMOVE INVERTER RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY
- Remove the bolt.
*1 No. 5 Inverter Cooling Hose *2 No. 2 Inverter Cooling Hose *a Pin *b Grommet - Disengage the pin and remove the inverter reserve tank assembly.
- Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 5 inverter cooling hose from the inverter reserve tank assembly.
- Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 inverter cooling hose from the inverter reserve tank assembly.
- Remove the bolt.
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE
- DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER HOSE
- Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the outlet heater hose from the No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly.
*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 from the No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly.
- DISCONNECT INLET HEATER HOSE
- Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the inlet heater hose from the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly).
*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 flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) and inlet heater hose connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
- Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the inlet heater hose from the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly).
- DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the EFI fuel pipe clamp from the fuel tube connector.
- Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly.
- Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.
Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2020 - ]
- Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.
- Remove the EFI fuel pipe clamp from the fuel tube connector.
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- DISCONNECT NO. 5 INVERTER COOLING HOSE
- DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
HINT:
After disconnecting the wire harness, secure it with tape or equivalent to keep it out of the way.
- Remove the No. 2 relay block cover from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
- Remove the nut from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
- Disconnect the 5 connectors from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and disconnect the wire harness from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
- Remove the 2 bolts and disengage the earth wire.
- Remove the No. 2 relay block cover from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
- DISCONNECT NO. 5 WATER BY-PASS HOSE
- SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)
Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - ]
- REMOVE SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER (w/ Suspension Tower Damper)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
- Set the engine assembly with transaxle on an engine lifter.NOTE:
- Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, keep the engine assembly with transaxle level.
- Do not perform any procedures while the engine assembly is suspended because doing so may cause the engine assembly to drop, resulting in injury. However, the engine assembly needs to be suspended when it is installed to or removed from an engine stand.
- To prevent the engine assembly from unexpectedly moving, securely support the engine assembly until it is secured to an engine stand.
- Remove the 6 bolts and body mounting plate.
- Remove the 3 bolts and nut and separate the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH from the engine mounting bracket RH.
- Remove the 3 bolts and remove the engine mounting stay LH from the engine mounting insulator LH.
- Remove the 4 bolts and separate the engine mounting insulator LH from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.
- w/o Suspension Tower Damper:
- Remove the 4 bolts (A), 2 bolts (B) and 2 bolts (C) and front bumper extension sub-assembly RH and front bumper extension sub-assembly LH from the front frame assembly and vehicle body.
Bolt Nut - Remove the 2 bolts (D), 2 bolts (E) and 2 nuts and front suspension member bracket sub-assembly RH and front suspension member bracket sub-assembly LH from the front frame assembly and vehicle body.
- Remove the 4 bolts (A), 2 bolts (B) and 2 bolts (C) and front bumper extension sub-assembly RH and front bumper extension sub-assembly LH from the front frame assembly and vehicle body.
- w/ Suspension Tower Damper:
- Remove the 2 bolts (A), 2 bolts (B) and 2 bolts (C) and front bumper extension sub-assembly RH and front bumper extension sub-assembly LH from the front frame assembly and vehicle body.
Bolt Nut - Remove the 2 bolts (D), 2 bolts (E) and 2 nuts and front suspension member bracket sub-assembly RH and front suspension member bracket sub-assembly LH from the front frame assembly and vehicle body.
- Remove the 2 bolts (A), 2 bolts (B) and 2 bolts (C) and front bumper extension sub-assembly RH and front bumper extension sub-assembly LH from the front frame assembly and vehicle body.
- Operate the engine lifter and remove the engine assembly with transaxle from the vehicle.NOTE:
- Make sure that the engine assembly with transaxle is clear of all wiring and hoses.
- While lowering the engine assembly with transaxle from the vehicle, do not allow it to contact the vehicle.
- Set the engine assembly with transaxle on an engine lifter.
- REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY GUARD
- INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS
- Install the No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger with the 4 bolts as shown in the illustration.
*1 No. 1 Engine Hanger *2 No. 2 Engine Hanger Torque: 43 N.m (438 kgf/cm, 32 ft.lbf)
HINT:
No. 1 Engine Hanger 12281-25030 No. 2 Engine Hanger 12282-25010 Bolt 90105-A0354 - Using an engine sling device and engine lift, secure the engine assembly with transaxle.NOTE:
- Pay attention to the angle of the sling device as the engine assembly or No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger may be damaged or deformed if the angle is incorrect.
- Do not perform any procedures while the engine assembly is suspended because doing so may cause the engine assembly to drop, resulting in injury. However, the engine assembly needs to be suspended when it is installed to or removed from an engine stand.
- Install the No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger with the 4 bolts as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
- REMOVE STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
- Disconnect all clamps and connectors and remove the engine wire from the engine assembly with transaxle.
- REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the front engine mounting insulator is necessary.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear engine mounting insulator is necessary.
- REMOVE HV AIR CONDITIONING WIRE
- Disengage the 2 clamps.
- Using a screwdriver, slide the green-colored lock of the connector as shown in the illustration to release it and disconnect the connector.
*a Green-colored Lock Slide WARNING:Make sure to wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:Insulate the disconnected terminals and connector with insulating tape.
- Remove the bolt.
- Disengage the guide to remove the HV air conditioning wire from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.
- Disengage the 2 clamps.
- REMOVE STARTER HOLE INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION INPUT DAMPER ASSEMBLY
See step 2
- REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 3
- REMOVE NO. 1 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PLATE
See step 4
- INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY TO ENGINE STAND
- Install the engine assembly to an engine stand.
- REMOVE ENGINE HANGERS
- Remove the 4 bolts, No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger from the cylinder head sub-assembly and engine mounting bracket RH.
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH is necessary.
- Disengage the No. 6 water by-pass hose.
- Remove the bolt, nut and the radiator reserve tank assembly.
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 2 earth wire from the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH.
- Disengage the clamp.
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler bracket from the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH.
- Remove the 2 bolts and nut and remove the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH.
- Disengage the No. 6 water by-pass hose.
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING SPACER
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting spacer is necessary.
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator LH is necessary.