Removal [11/2021 - ]: Procedure

Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - 03/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [03/2023 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [11/2021 - 03/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [03/2024 - ]

WARNING: Be sure to wear insulated gloves. HINT: Unnecessary to remove the rear traction motor cable unless inspection or replacement.

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   Slide cover on top side

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   1. Clean the area around the rear traction motor cable.
      NOTE:

      Dust or other foreign matter entering the terminal when installing the rear traction motor cable may cause a short or electrical leakage.

   2. Remove the 4 bolts of the rear traction motor cable.
   3. Slide the cover on the top side of the rear traction motor cable.
   4. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the motor cable terminal cap from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
   5. Using an insulated tool, remove the 3 bolts and rear traction motor cable from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
      NOTE:

      • Protect the rear traction motor cable with a plastic bag or other protective material until immediately before reconnection.
      • Do not allow foreign matter or water to enter the rear traction motor cable terminal or installation area.
      • Do not touch the rubber seal and terminals of the rear traction motor cable.

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        *a	Rubber Seal
        *b	Terminal

   6. Protect the opening where the rear traction motor cable was removed with protective tape (non-residue type) to prevent the entry of foreign matter or water.

1. Using 2 straps, hold the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
   WARNING:

   • Do not lift the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly more than necessary.
   • When lifting the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly, make sure it is well balanced.
   NOTE:

   • Lightly shake the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly by hand to make sure it is securely held while performing work.
   • Do not shake the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly excessively while holding it.

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   Upper Differential Mount Stopper

   *2

   Lower Differential Mount Stopper

   1. Remove the 3 bolts, 2 upper differential mount stoppers, 2 lower differential mount stoppers and rear traction motor with transaxle assembly from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      • Be careful not to drop the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
      • Be careful not to damage the installation surfaces of the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly when removing it.

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   1. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the rear traction motor filler plug and gasket from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.