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Removal [02/2014 - 11/2016]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP 

    Refer to REMOVAL [02/2014 - ]

  2. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  3. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE SEAL RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  4. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  5. REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  6. REMOVE INLET NO. 2 AIR CLEANER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  7. REMOVE NO. 3 INVERTER BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  8. REMOVE INVERTER TERMINAL COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  9. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  10. INSTALL INVERTER TERMINAL COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18

  11. INSTALL NO. 3 INVERTER BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21

  12. INSTALL INLET NO. 2 AIR CLEANER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  13. INSTALL INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  14. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  15. INSTALL RADIATOR SIDE SEAL RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  16. INSTALL RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  17. DISCONNECT NO. 6 FLOOR WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the temperature sensor connector.
      GTY435186Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Temperature Sensor Connector
      *b Resolver Sensor Connector
    2. Disconnect the resolver sensor connector.
    3. Disengage the clamp.
    4. Remove the nut and disconnect the No. 2 rear traction motor bond cable from the No. 1 rear traction motor bond cable.
    5. Remove the 3 nuts and disconnect the No. 6 floor wire from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly and vehicle body.
      GTY438611Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [02/2014 - 11/2015] , or refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 11/2016]

  19. REMOVE REAR TRACTION MOTOR WITH TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. 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.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 upper supports, 2 lower supports and rear traction motor with transaxle assembly from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
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      *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.
  20. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and front differential support protector from the front differential support assembly.
      GTY453626Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and front differential support assembly from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
      GTY438618Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE EXTENSION WIRE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and extension wire assembly from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
      GTY308199Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR TRACTION MOTOR BOND CABLE 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 rear traction motor bond cable from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
      GTY438616Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE BREATHER PLUG 
    1. Remove the breather plug from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
      GTY451052Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the breather plug.