Removal [10/2018 - 07/2022]: 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.
Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2018 - 07/2022]
- When the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2018 - 07/2022]
- If the HV battery has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- When connecting a connector to the HV battery, confirm that the connector is securely connected through the following:
- Push the connector until a click sound is heard.
- Visually check and confirm that the connector is securely connected by pulling on it.
- Make sure to insulate the high-voltage connectors and terminals of the HV battery with insulating tape after removing it.
If the HV battery stored without insulating the connectors and terminals, electric shock or fire may result.
- When performing repairs around the HV battery, such as using a tap, do not allow metal shavings to enter the HV battery.
- Do not touch any high voltage wire harnesses, connectors or parts with bare hands.
- Hold the areas shown in the illustration and lift the HV battery.
- Do not allow foreign matter, such as grease or oil, to adhere to the bolts or nuts of the HV battery.
- Do not put your hands into the openings of the HV battery.
*a Opening - When removing/installing/moving the HV battery assembly, make sure not to tilt it more than 80°.
- Do not climb on top of or stand on the HV battery.
- Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the HV battery.
- If any bolts, nuts or clips are dropped into the HV battery, make sure to remove them.
- 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.
- REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2018 - 07/2022]
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
See step 3
- REMOVE CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
- INSTALL CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
- Using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, install the connector cover assembly to the inverter with converter assembly with the bolt (A).
Torque: 4.5 N*m (46 kgf*cm, 40 in.*lbf)
NOTE:Do not touch the waterproof seal of the connector cover assembly.
*a Bolt (A) *b Bolt (B) - Install the bolt (B).
Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)
- Using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, install the connector cover assembly to the inverter with converter assembly with the bolt (A).
- CONNECT ENGINE WIRE
See step 29
- REMOVE BENCH TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28 [10/2018 - 10/2020] Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28 [10/2020 - 07/2022]
- REMOVE REAR UNDER SIDE COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 30 [10/2018 - 10/2020] Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 30 [10/2020 - 07/2022]
- REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 29 [10/2018 - 10/2020] Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 29 [10/2020 - 07/2022]
- REMOVE REAR UNDER SIDE COVER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 31 [10/2018 - 10/2020] Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 31 [10/2020 - 07/2022]
- REMOVE REAR UNDER COVER
- REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LEG SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE BATTERY COOLING BLOWER ASSEMBLY
See step 9
- REMOVE NO. 1 HV BATTERY COVER PANEL RH WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
- Using the service plug grip, remove the battery cover lock striker.
*1 Service Plug Grip *2 Battery Cover Lock Striker *a Projection *b Turn *c Button HINT:
Insert the projection of the service plug grip and turn the button of the battery cover lock striker counterclockwise to release the lock.
- Remove the 3 bolts, 2 nuts and No. 1 HV battery cover panel RH from the HV battery.
- Using the service plug grip, remove the battery cover lock striker.
- DISCONNECT FLOOR UNDER WIRE WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:Insulate each disconnected high-voltage connector with insulating tape. Wrap the connector from the wire harness side to the end of the connector.
- DISCONNECT FLOOR WIRE WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
- REMOVE NO. 1 HV BATTERY PROTECTOR
- DISCONNECT FLOOR WIRE WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
- REMOVE HV BATTERY WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
- Remove the 3 bolts and rear floor side rail sub-assembly LH.NOTE:
- Do not allow foreign matter, such as grease or oil, to adhere to the bolts of the HV battery.
- To prevent the wire harness from being caught, make sure to bundle the wire harness using insulating tape or equivalent.
- If the HV battery has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- Remove the 4 bolts and HV battery from the vehicle.NOTE:
- Do not allow foreign matter, such as grease or oil, to adhere to the bolts of the HV battery.
- To prevent the wire harness from being caught, make sure to bundle the wire harness using insulating tape or equivalent.
- Use cardboard or another similar material to protect the HV battery and vehicle body from damage.
- Since the HV battery is very heavy, 2 people are needed to remove it. When removing the HV battery, be careful not to damage the parts around it.
- When removing the HV battery from the vehicle, do not allow it to contact the vehicle.
- When removing/installing/moving the HV battery, make sure not to tilt it more than 80°.
- Insulate the disconnected terminals or connectors with insulating tape.
- If the HV battery has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- Remove the 3 bolts and rear floor side rail sub-assembly LH.
- REMOVE UPPER HV BATTERY COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves and protective goggles.
- REMOVE NO. 1 HV BATTERY SHIELD PANEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23
- REMOVE BATTERY VOLTAGE SENSOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24
- REMOVE HYBRID BATTERY TERMINAL BLOCK
See step 24
- REMOVE NO. 1 HYBRID BATTERY PACKING
- REMOVE HV BATTERY JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY
See step 24
- REMOVE NO. 1 HYBRID BATTERY SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 3
- REMOVE NO. 1 HV BATTERY COVER INTAKE DUCT
See step 4