Removal [09/2023 - ]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Lexus TX 500h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2023 - 12/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [12/2023 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID
*1 Overflow Plug *2 Gasket *3 No. 1 Transmission Oil Filler Tube - - - Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket from the transaxle assembly with motor and inverter.
- Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube from the transaxle assembly with motor and inverter and drain the hybrid transaxle fluid.
- Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube to the transaxle assembly with motor and inverter.
Torque: 0.8 N.m (8 kgf/cm, 7 in.lbf)
- Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, temporarily install the gasket and overflow plug to the transaxle assembly with motor and inverter.
HINT:
Gasket replacement and tightening of the overflow plug are performed after the hybrid transaxle fluid level is adjusted.
- REMOVE MOTOR COOLING COOLER
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2023 - ]
- REMOVE INVERTER WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2023 - ]
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
- REMOVE HV WATER PUMP BRACKET
See step 15
- REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER BRACKET
- REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE COVER
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
- Using a screwdriver, disconnect the 14 solenoid valve connectors of each of the solenoid valves as shown in the illustration.NOTE:
Do not damage the solenoid valves or solenoid valve connectors.
- Disconnect the temperature sensor connector.
- Disengage the 2 clamps.
- Using a screwdriver, disconnect the 14 solenoid valve connectors of each of the solenoid valves as shown in the illustration.
Bolt Gasket and Oil Seal Ring Gasket - - - Remove the 10 bolts and transmission valve body assembly from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.
- Remove the 5 gaskets and 2 oil seal rings from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.