Removal [02/2014 - 11/2016]: Procedure
- REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
Refer to REMOVAL [02/2014 - ]
- REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR SEAL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE SEAL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE INLET NO. 2 AIR CLEANER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE NO. 3 INVERTER BRACKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE INVERTER TERMINAL COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- INSTALL INVERTER TERMINAL COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18
- INSTALL NO. 3 INVERTER BRACKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21
- INSTALL INLET NO. 2 AIR CLEANER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- INSTALL INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- INSTALL RADIATOR SIDE SEAL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- INSTALL RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR SEAL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- DISCONNECT NO. 6 FLOOR WIRE
- Disconnect the temperature sensor connector.
*a Temperature Sensor Connector *b Resolver Sensor Connector - Disconnect the resolver sensor connector.
- Disengage the clamp.
- Remove the nut and disconnect the No. 2 rear traction motor bond cable from the No. 1 rear traction motor bond cable.
- Remove the 3 nuts and disconnect the No. 6 floor wire from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly and vehicle body.
- Disconnect the temperature sensor connector.
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [02/2014 - 11/2015] , or refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 11/2016]
- REMOVE REAR TRACTION MOTOR WITH TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
- Using an engine sling device, hold the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.WARNING:
As the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly is heavy, hold it securely using an engine sling device.
NOTE:- When removing the 2 bolts on the differential mount cushion side of the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly, make sure to hold the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly securely to prevent it from dropping.
- 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.
- Remove the 4 bolts, 2 upper supports, 2 lower supports and rear traction motor with transaxle assembly from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
*1 Upper Support *2 Front Differential Support Assembly *3 Lower Support NOTE:- Do not drop the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
- Do not damage the installation surface of the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
- Using an engine sling device, hold the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
- REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE EXTENSION WIRE ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE NO. 1 REAR TRACTION MOTOR BOND CABLE
- REMOVE BREATHER PLUG