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 - ]
- REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- DRAIN COOLANT (for Inverter)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [11/2021 - 03/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [03/2024 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19 [11/2021 - 03/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19 [03/2024 - ] - DISCONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE ECM
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE NO. 2 INVERTER PROTECTOR
- DISCONNECT ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.
- Move the lock lever as shown in the illustration and disconnect the inverter with converter assembly connector.NOTE:
- Do not touch the waterproof seal or terminals of the connector.
- Do not damage the terminals, connector housing or inverter with converter assembly during disconnection.
- Cover the hole where the cable was connected with tape (non-residue type) or equivalent to prevent entry of foreign matter.
- Insulate the disconnected terminals with insulating tape.
- Remove the bolt.
- Disengage the clamp and disconnect the engine room main wire.
- Move the lock lever as shown in the illustration and disconnect the inverter with converter assembly connector.
- REMOVE CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
- CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
- TEMPORARILY INSTALL CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
- Temporarily install the connector cover assembly to the inverter with converter assembly.
- Using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, install the bolt.
Torque: 4.5 N*m (46 kgf*cm, 40 in.*lbf)
NOTE:- Do not touch the connector cover assembly waterproof seal.
- Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.
- DISCONNECT FLOOR UNDER WIRE WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
*a Waterproof Seal - - - Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the HV floor under wire from the inverter with converter assembly.NOTE:
- Do not damage the terminals, interlock connector or inverter with converter assembly during disconnection.
- Do not touch the waterproof seal or terminals of the connector.
- Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.
- Although the connector may feel loose, this is not due to a malfunction.
- Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the HV floor under wire from the inverter with converter assembly.
*a Waterproof Seal - - - Remove the bolt and disconnect the HV floor under wire from the inverter with converter assembly.NOTE:
- Do not touch the waterproof seal or terminals of the connector.
- Do not damage the terminals, connector housing or inverter with converter assembly during disconnection.
- Cover the hole where the cable was connected with tape (non-residue type) or equivalent to prevent entry of foreign matter.
- Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.
- Insulate the disconnected terminals with insulating tape.
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the HV floor under wire from the inverter with converter assembly.
- DISCONNECT HV AIR CONDITIONING WIRE WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
*a Waterproof Seal - - - Remove the 2 bolts.
- Disengage the clamp and disconnect the HV air conditioning wire from the inverter with converter assembly.NOTE:
- Do not touch the waterproof seal or terminals of the connector.
- Do not damage the terminals, connector housing or inverter with converter assembly during disconnection.
- Cover the hole where the cable was connected with tape (non-residue type) or equivalent to prevent entry of foreign matter.
- Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.
- Insulate the disconnected terminals with insulating tape.
- REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
- Move the lock lever as shown in the illustration and disconnect the inverter with converter assembly connector.NOTE:
- Do not touch the waterproof seal or terminals of the connector.
- Do not damage the terminals, connector housing or inverter with converter assembly during disconnection.
- Cover the hole where the cable was connected with tape (non-residue type) or equivalent to prevent entry of foreign matter.
- Insulate the disconnected terminals with insulating tape.
- Move the lock lever as shown in the illustration and disconnect the inverter with converter assembly connector.
*a Generator Temperature Sensor Connector *b Resolver (Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor) Connector - Disengage the 2 claws and open the engine wire terminal cover.
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 INVERTER COOLING HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 4 INVERTER COOLING HOSE
- REMOVE UPPER INVERTER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
*a Interlock *b Waterproof Seal - Remove the 2 bolts and inverter cover from the inverter with converter assembly.NOTE:
- Make sure to pull the inverter cover straight out, as a connector is connected to the inside of the inverter cover.
- Do not touch the waterproof seal of the inverter cover.
- Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.
- When removing the inverter cover, do not pull the areas (A) as they may deform.
- Make sure that the interlock is installed to the inverter cover.
- Do not remove or excessively tighten the screw of the inverter cover.
*a Screw - Although the inverter cover may feel loose, this is not due to a malfunction.
HINT:
If necessary, use a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape as shown in the illustration to remove the inverter cover.
- Remove the 2 bolts and inverter cover from the inverter with converter assembly.
- DISCONNECT MOTOR CABLE WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
- Using an insulated tool, remove the 6 bolts.NOTE:
- Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.
- Do not touch the waterproof seal or terminals of the connector.
- Using an insulated tool, remove the 6 bolts.
*a Waterproof Seal - - - Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the motor cable from the inverter with converter assembly.NOTE:
- Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.
- Do not touch the waterproof seal or terminals of the connector.
- Do not damage the terminals, connector housing or inverter with converter assembly during disconnection.
- Insulate the disconnected terminals with insulating tape.
- After disconnecting the motor cable, wrap it with a plastic bag or equivalent to protect it.
- Cover the hole where the cable was connected with tape (non-residue type) or equivalent to prevent entry of foreign matter.
- To prevent the wire harness from being caught, make sure to bundle the wire harness using insulating tape or equivalent.
- Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the motor cable from the inverter with converter assembly.
- REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
- REMOVE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
- Remove the 5 bolts, 2 nuts and inverter with converter assembly.NOTE:
- When removing the inverter with converter assembly, be careful not to damage the parts around it.
- To prevent damage, do not hold the inverter with converter assembly by the connectors, brackets or cooling pipes.
- To prevent damage due to static electricity, do not touch the terminals of the disconnected connectors.
HINT:
Even after the coolant is drained, coolant remains in the inverter due to its internal structure. Therefore, seal or cover the pipes when removing the inverter with converter assembly so that coolant does not spill out.
- Remove the 5 bolts, 2 nuts and inverter with converter assembly.
- REMOVE NO. 1 INVERTER BRACKET
- REMOVE NO. 2 INVERTER BRACKET
- REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
- REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
- REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
- REMOVE HYBRID INVERTER PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY