Removal [11/2021 - 03/2023]: Procedure
- REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER
- REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 - REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - 03/2024]
- REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - 03/2024]
- REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 - REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 2 INVERTER PROTECTOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- DISCONNECT ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 - REMOVE CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 - CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 - INSTALL CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 - CONNECT ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 31 - INSTALL NO. 2 INVERTER PROTECTOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18
- DISCONNECT FLOOR UNDER WIRE WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:Insulate the disconnected connectors with insulating tape.
*a Waterproof Seal - - - Remove the 2 bolts and HV floor under wire from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.NOTE:
- Do not damage the terminals, interlock connector or rear traction motor with transaxle 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 rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
- Although the connector may feel loose, this is not due to a malfunction.
- Disengage the clamp.
- Remove the 2 bolts and HV floor under wire from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
- SEPARATE FRAME WIRE
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
*a Engine Lifter *b Attachment Attachment and Wooden Block Placement Location - - - Using an engine lifter and 4 attachments or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.WARNING:
- The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
- If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.
NOTE:Use attachments or equivalent tools to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.
- Remove the 2 bolts, 4 nuts, rear suspension member lower stopper LH, rear suspension member lower stopper RH, rear suspension arm bracket sub-assembly LH and rear suspension arm bracket sub-assembly RH.
- Slowly lower the rear suspension member sub-assembly.NOTE:
When lowering the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.
- Using an engine lifter and 4 attachments or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE REAR TRACTION MOTOR WITH TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 - REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 - REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT MEMBER CUSHION
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION LH
*a Bend Portion *b Hold Turn - - - Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion rib.NOTE:
Make sure to bend the 2 portions of the cushion rib until the claws of SST can fit securely.
- Install SST as shown in the illustration.
- SST: 09830-10010
- 09830-01010
- 09830-01040
- 09830-01050
- SST: 09950-40011
- 09951-04010
- 09952-04010
- 09954-04010
- 09955-04061
- 09958-04011
NOTE:Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
- SST: 09830-10010
- Using SST, remove the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion while applying lubricant into the clearance between the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
- SST: 09830-10010
- 09830-01010
- 09830-01040
- 09830-01050
- SST: 09950-40011
- 09951-04010
- 09952-04010
- 09954-04010
- 09955-04061
- 09958-04011
NOTE:- Set the claws of SST into the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely as shown in the illustration.
- Tighten SST slowly and evenly.
- Be careful as the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion may fly out.
- The rear suspension member front body mounting cushion cannot be reused.
- SST: 09830-10010
- Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion rib.
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION LH
*a Hold - - Turn - - - Install SST as shown in the illustration.
- SST: 09950-00020
- SST: 09950-00030
- SST: 09950-60011
- 09951-00330
NOTE:Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
- Using SST, remove the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH while applying lubricant into the clearance between the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
- SST: 09950-00020
- SST: 09950-00030
- SST: 09950-60011
- 09951-00330
NOTE:- Tighten SST slowly and evenly.
- Be careful as the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH may fly out.
- The rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH cannot be reused.
- Install SST as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION
*1 Rear Suspension Member Sub-assembly - - *a Turn *b Hold Turning Direction Front of Vehicle SST Bolt Position - - - Using SST, remove the differential mount cushion from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
- SST: 09316-12010
- SST: 09570-24011
NOTE:- Do not bring SST into contact with the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
- Before using SST, apply grease to SST bolt.
- Set SST in the correct direction.
- Do not tilt the SST bolt.
- Do not reuse the differential mount cushion.
- Using SST, remove the differential mount cushion from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
- REMOVE HOLE PLUG