Removal [11/2021 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After the ignition switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2021 - ]
- READ VALUE USING GTS
- Read the Data List.
Powertrain > HV Battery > Data List
Tester Display Hybrid Battery Temperature 1 Hybrid Battery Temperature 2 Hybrid Battery Temperature 3 Hybrid Battery Temperature 4 Hybrid Battery Temperature 5 Hybrid Battery Temperature 6 NOTE:If any of the temperatures listed in "Hybrid Battery Temperature 1 to 6" are 50°C or more, leave the vehicle until the temperature drops to less than 50°C.
- Read the Data List.
- REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE INVERTER PROTECTOR NO. 2
See step 8
- DISCONNECT ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY
See step 10
- CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE
See step 11
- INSTALL CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY WARNING:
Be sure to 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.
- 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 ROOM MAIN WIRE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 31
- INSTALL NO. 2 INVERTER PROTECTOR
See step 18
- REMOVE BATTERY COOLING BLOWER ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 1 HV BATTERY COVER PANEL RH WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
*1 Service Plug Grip *2 Battery Cover Lock Striker *a Projection *b Turn *c Button - - - Using the service plug grip, remove the battery cover lock striker.
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, 3 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:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
- DISCONNECT FLOOR WIRE WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
- REMOVE HYBRID BATTERY HOSE ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE NO. 2 INDOOR ELECTRICAL KEY ANTENNA ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 - DISCONNECT FLOOR WIRE WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
- REMOVE NO. 4 HV BATTERY PROTECTOR WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
- DISCONNECT FLOOR WIRE WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
- REMOVE HV BATTERY WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
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.
- PERFORM RECOVERY INSPECTION
- Before returning the HV battery, make sure to perform a recovery inspection.
Refer to RECOVERY INSPECTION [11/2021 - ]
- Before returning the HV battery, make sure to perform a recovery inspection.