Removal [12/2023 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After the ignition switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
- RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2023 - ]
- ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- SECURE STEERING WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 - REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2023 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH
Bolt Screw Clip - - - Remove the 2 bolts, 3 screws and 8 clips.
- Turn the 2 clips and remove the front floor cover LH from the vehicle body.NOTE:
If the 2 clips are not turned when the front floor cover LH is removed, the front floor cover LH or stud bolt may be damaged.
HINT:
Do not remove the clips from the front floor cover LH.
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH
Bolt Screw Clip - - - Remove the 3 bolts, 3 screws and clip.
- Turn the 3 clips and remove the front floor cover RH from the vehicle body.NOTE:
If the 3 clips are not turned when the front floor cover RH is removed, the front floor cover RH or stud bolt may be damaged.
HINT:
Do not remove the clips from the front floor cover RH.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2023 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER LOWER ABSORBER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 59
- REMOVE FRONT RADIATOR SIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE LH
- REMOVE FRONT RADIATOR SIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE RH
- REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 61
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- DRAIN COOLANT (for Inverter)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DRAIN ENGINE OIL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE ELECTRIC HEATER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2023 - ]
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Hold the rear of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and raise it to disengage the 2 rear clips.
- Raise the V-bank cover sub-assembly to disengage the 2 front clips and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.NOTE:
Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the V-bank cover sub-assembly to break.
- REMOVE HYBRID MOTOR CONTROL INVERTER ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2023 - ]
- DISCONNECT FLOOR UNDER WIRE WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
HINT:
After disconnecting the wire harness, secure it with tape or equivalent to keep it out of the way. - DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE D
- DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE B
- DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE A
- REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
- REMOVE INVERTER WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 - REMOVE INVERTER RESERVE TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT NO. 4 WATER BY-PASS HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 - DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 - DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL HOSE
- Remove the No. 2 fuel pipe clamp from the No. 1 fuel hose.
Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2023 - ]
- Disconnect the No. 1 fuel hose from the fuel pipe.
Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2023 - ]
- Remove the No. 2 fuel pipe clamp from the No. 1 fuel hose.
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY WARNING:
To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 - REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 - REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER HEAT INSULATOR
*1 Service Plug Grip *2 No. 23 Traction Battery Bracket *a Projection *b Turn *c Button - - Install in this Direction - - - Insert the projection of the service plug grip and turn the button of the No. 23 traction battery bracket counterclockwise to release the lock to remove the No. 23 traction battery bracket.
- Remove the 4 nuts and engine under cover heat insulator.
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER AIR DUCT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT NO. 6 INVERTER COOLING HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 4 INVERTER COOLING HOSE AND NO. 5 INVERTER COOLING HOSE
- Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the engine wire from the exhaust sensor bracket.
- Remove the bolt and exhaust sensor bracket.
- Disconnect the engine wire connector.
- Disengage the 2 clamps.
- Disconnect the No. 2 air fuel ratio sensor connector.
Pull Out in this Direction - - - Pull out the No. 4 inverter cooling hose and No. 5 inverter cooling hose toward the vehicle side as shown in the illustration.NOTE:
When removing the engine assembly with transaxle from the vehicle, secure the inverter cooling hose on the vehicle side with tape to prevent it from being damaged by interference or catching on parts.
- Pull out the No. 4 inverter cooling hose and No. 5 inverter cooling hose toward the vehicle side as shown in the illustration.
- SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 - REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2023 - ]
- SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 - SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
- Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 - REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
Attachments - - - Set the engine assembly with transaxle on an engine lifter.NOTE:
- Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, keep the engine assembly with transaxle level.
- Do not perform any procedures while the engine assembly is suspended because doing so may cause the engine assembly to drop, resulting in injury. However, the engine assembly needs to be suspended when it is installed to or removed from an engine stand.
- To prevent the engine assembly from unexpectedly moving, securely support the engine assembly until it is secured to an engine stand.
- Set the engine assembly with transaxle on an engine lifter.
*1 Front Bumper Extension Sub-assembly RH *2 Front Bumper Extension Sub-assembly LH Bolt Nut Bolt Nut - Remove the 3 bolts and nut and separate the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH from the engine mounting bracket RH.
- Remove the 4 bolts and the engine mounting stay LH from the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly LH.
- Remove the 4 bolts and separate the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly LH from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.
- Remove the 2 bolts (A), 4 bolts (B), front suspension member brace rear LH and front suspension member brace rear RH from the front frame assembly and vehicle body.
- Operate the engine lifter and remove the engine assembly with transaxle from the vehicle.NOTE:
- Make sure that the engine assembly with transaxle is clear of all wiring and hoses.
- While lowering the engine assembly with transaxle from the vehicle, do not allow it to contact the vehicle.
- DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE NO. 2 EGR PIPE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16 - REMOVE NO. 2 EGR PIPE GASKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17
- DISCONNECT NO. 10 WATER BY-PASS HOSE AND NO. 11 WATER BY-PASS HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- DISCONNECT NO. 6 WATER BY-PASS HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- REMOVE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
- REMOVE EGR INLET GASKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS
*A for Bank 1 *B for Bank 2 *1 No. 1 Engine Hanger *2 No. 2 Engine Hanger - Install the No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger with the 4 bolts as shown in the illustration.
Torque: 33 N.m (337 kgf/cm, 24 ft.lbf)
HINT:
No. 1 Engine Hanger 12281-31121 No. 2 Engine Hanger 12282-31100 Bolt 91671-10825 - Using an engine sling device and engine lift, secure the engine assembly with transaxle.NOTE:
- Pay attention to the angle of the sling device as the engine assembly or No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger may be damaged or deformed if the angle is incorrect.
- Do not perform any procedures while the engine assembly is suspended because doing so may cause the engine assembly to drop, resulting in injury. However, the engine assembly needs to be suspended when it is installed to or removed from an engine stand.
- Install the No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger with the 4 bolts as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
HINT:
As the illustration shown is an example, the actual details may differ.
- REMOVE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2023 - ]
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION INPUT DAMPER ASSEMBLY
See step 2 - REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 3 - REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 - REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 - REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO HEAD GASKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 - REMOVE NO. 2 MANIFOLD STAY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 - REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 - REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO HEAD GASKET LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY TO ENGINE STAND
- REMOVE ENGINE HANGERS
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH is necessary.
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING SPACER
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting spacer is necessary.
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly LH is necessary.