Removal [10/2022 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - ]
- REMOVE FUEL TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
- REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE NO. 2 INVERTER PROTECTOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- DISCONNECT ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the hybrid motor control inverter assembly.
- Move the lock lever as shown in the illustration and disconnect the hybrid motor control inverter assembly connector.NOTE:
- Do not touch the waterproof seal or terminals of the connector.
- Do not damage the terminals, connector housing or hybrid motor control inverter 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 hybrid motor control inverter assembly connector.
- REMOVE CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 - CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 - TEMPORARILY INSTALL CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 - DISCONNECT FLOOR UNDER WIRE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 - REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2023 - ]
- REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18 [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18 [08/2023 - ]
- REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20 [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21 [08/2023 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 3 BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21 [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22 [08/2023 - ]
- REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
- Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE NO. 2 BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD
- Use the same procedure as for the No. 3 battery service cover board.
- REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE FOLD SEAT CONTROL ECU (for Power Seat)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 [08/2023 - ]
- REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LEG SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR MAT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE UPPER HV BATTERY COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- REMOVE NO. 6 HV BATTERY SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24 - DISCONNECT FLOOR UNDER WIRE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25 - REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2023 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET
See step 46
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 36 [10/2022 - 10/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 34 - REMOVE ENGINE SERVICE COVER ASSEMBLY
See step 48
- REMOVE REAR MAIN MUFFLER HEAT INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 49
- REMOVE 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 nut.
- Disengage the clamp.NOTE:
If the clamp is removed forcibly, the stud bolt may be damaged.
- Remove the 2 bolts and HV floor under wire from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
- Remove the 13 nuts, 3 bolts and 5 clamps.NOTE:
If the clamp is removed forcibly, the stud bolt may be damaged.
- Disengage the grommet and pull out the floor under wire from the floor panel hole.
- Remove the 13 nuts, 3 bolts and 5 clamps.