Removal [08/2023 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
for HEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [10/2022 - 10/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [10/2024 - ]
for PHEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
for HEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [10/2022 - 10/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [10/2024 - ]
for PHEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
for HEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [10/2022 - 10/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [10/2024 - ]
for PHEV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE HYBRID MOTOR CONTROL INVERTER ASSEMBLY
for THS-HEV Model: Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
for PHEV Model: Refer to REMOVAL [08/2023 - ]
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
- REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE WIRING HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 - REMOVE FLOW SHUTTING VALVE (WATER BY-PASS HOSE ASSEMBLY)
*a Retainer - - Pull out Pull off - Disconnect the outlet heater water hose connector from the No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly.NOTE:
Remove any foreign matter on the No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly and outlet heater water hose connector before performing this work.
1. Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the outlet heater water hose connector.
2. Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected water lines. Clean them if necessary.
3. Cover the disconnected No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly and outlet heater water hose connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
- Disconnect the outlet heater water hose connector from the No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly.
*a Retainer - - Pull out Pull off - Disconnect the inlet heater water hose connector from the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly).NOTE:
Remove any foreign matter on the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) and inlet heater water hose connector before performing this work.
1. Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the inlet heater water hose connector.
2. Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected water lines. Clean them if necessary.
3. Cover the disconnected inlet heater water hose connector with a plastic bag to prevent damage and contamination.
- Disconnect the inlet heater water hose connector from the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly).