Removal [08/2016 - 12/2018]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
The vehicle has a hybrid system that operates at voltages up to 650 V. The hybrid system uses an HV battery that contains an electrolyte which is a strong alkali solution that includes potassium hydroxide. Be sure to follow the instructions in this information to handle the system correctly. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or electrocution.
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to PRECAUTION [11/2017 - 12/2018]
NOTE:After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to PRECAUTION [11/2017 - 12/2018]
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2015 - 12/2018]
- ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- SECURE STEERING WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018]
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
- Remove the 10 clips, 4 bolts and No. 1 engine under cover.
- REMOVE REAR MOTOR UNDER COVER LH
- except Rough Road Area Specification Vehicles:
- Remove the 4 clips, screw and rear motor under cover LH.
- for Rough Road Area Specification Vehicles:
- Remove the 5 clips, screw and rear motor under cover LH.
- except Rough Road Area Specification Vehicles:
- REMOVE REAR MOTOR UNDER COVER RH
- except Rough Road Area Specification Vehicles:
- Remove the 4 clips, screw and rear motor under cover RH.
- for Rough Road Area Specification Vehicles:
- Remove the 5 clips, screw and rear motor under cover RH.
- except Rough Road Area Specification Vehicles:
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
- Remove the 3 bolts and No. 2 engine under cover.
- DRAIN ENGINE OIL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disengage the 3 clips in the order shown in the illustration to remove the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.
Areas to be Held when Lifting No. 1 Engine Cover Sub-assembly Remove in this Direction NOTE:- Pull the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly straight up to remove. Attempting to pull the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly forward or attempting to pull it up by holding the left and right sides may cause the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to break.
- If the clips are not disengaged in the order shown in the illustration, the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly may be damaged.
- Disengage the 3 clips in the order shown in the illustration to remove the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.
- DISCONNECT NO. 8 WATER BY-PASS HOSE
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE INLET NO. 2 AIR CLEANER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - ]
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE INLET NO. 1 AIR CLEANER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018]
- DISCONNECT NO. 3 RADIATOR HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
- DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE E
- DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE A
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE
- DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- DISCONNECT INLET HYBRID RADIATOR HOSE
- DISCONNECT OUTLET NO. 1 HYBRID WATER PUMP HOSE
- SEPARATE COMPRESSOR WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the bracket.
*a Bracket - Using a screwdriver, slide the green-colored lock of the connector (A) as shown in the illustration to release it and disconnect the connector.
*a Connector (A) *b Connector (B) *c Green-colored Lock WARNING:Make sure to wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:Insulate the disconnected terminals and connector with insulating tape.
- Disconnect the connector (B).
- Remove the 3 bolts and separate the compressor with motor assembly.
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the bracket.
- DISCONNECT NO. 3 ENGINE WIRE
- REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
- SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
- Place height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments in the positions shown in the illustration and set an engine lifter underneath the engine assembly with transaxle and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.NOTE:
- Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, keep the engine assembly with transaxle and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly 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.
Attachment Installation Position - Remove the nut.
- Remove the 2 bolts and separate the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH from the engine mounting bracket RH.
- Remove the 3 bolts and nut and separate the engine mounting insulator LH from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.
- Remove the bolt and No. 2 engine mounting stay LH.
- Remove the 4 bolts and separate the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly from the vehicle body.
- Operate the engine lifter to remove the engine assembly with transaxle from the vehicle body.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 body.
- Place height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments in the positions shown in the illustration and set an engine lifter underneath the engine assembly with transaxle and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
- REMOVE WIRING HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
- INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS
- Install the No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger with the 2 bolts.
*1 No. 1 Engine Hanger *2 No. 2 Engine Hanger *3 Bolt Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
No. 1 Engine Hanger 12281-37021 No. 2 Engine Hanger 12282-37011 Bolt 91552-81050 - Using an engine sling device and engine lifter, secure the engine assembly with transaxle.NOTE:
- Adjust the angle of the sling device carefully to prevent damage or deformation to the engine hangers or engine assembly.
- 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 2 bolts.
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator LH is necessary.
- 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 STARTER HOLE INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
- Remove the engine wire from the engine assembly with transaxle.
- REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION INPUT DAMPER ASSEMBLY
See step 2
- REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 3
- INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY TO ENGINE STAND
- Install the engine assembly to an engine stand.NOTE:
- Adjust the angle of the sling device carefully to prevent the engine assembly or engine hangers from deforming or becoming damaged.
- Servicing an engine assembly while it is hanging is dangerous. This can be done only when installing/removing the engine assembly to/from an engine stand.
- Install the engine assembly to an engine stand.
- REMOVE ENGINE HANGERS
- Remove the 2 bolts, No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger.