Removal [10/2023 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After turning the ignition 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.
- REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (w/ NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2023 - ]
- DISCONNECT ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.
- Move the lock lever while pushing the lock on the connector, and disconnect the inverter with converter assembly connector.NOTE:
- Do not damage the terminals, connector housing or inverter with converter assembly during disconnection.
- Cover the hole where the cable was connected with tape (non-residue type) or equivalent to prevent entry of foreign matter.
- Insulate the disconnected terminals with insulating tape.
- Do not touch the waterproof seal or terminals of the connector.
- Move the lock lever while pushing the lock on the connector, and disconnect the inverter with converter assembly connector.
- REMOVE CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- TEMPORARILY INSTALL CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- DISCONNECT FLOOR UNDER WIRE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- REMOVE BENCH TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE NO. 3 BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE NO. 2 BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LEG SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE NO. 1 HV BATTERY COVER PANEL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- DISCONNECT FLOOR UNDER WIRE WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
- Disconnect the 2 HV battery junction block assembly connectors.NOTE:
Insulate each disconnected high-voltage connector with insulating tape. Wrap the connector from the wire harness side to the end of the connector.
*a Shield Ground - Disconnect the shield ground from the HV battery.
- Disengage the 3 claws to remove the No. 4 relay block cover.
- Remove the nut.
- Disengage the clamp.
- Disengage the clamp and disconnect HV floor under wire.
- Disconnect the 2 HV battery junction block assembly connectors.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
- REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER HEAT INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 42
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 44
- REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR
- REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE SERVICE COVER CUSHION
- REMOVE ENGINE SERVICE COVER CUSHION
- DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2023 - ]
- REMOVE FLOOR UNDER WIRE WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:Insulate the disconnected connectors with insulating tape.
- Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts.
Bolt Nut - Disengage the grommet and pull out the HV floor under wire from the floor panel hole.
- Remove the 3 bolts and nut.
- Remove the 2 stud clamps.NOTE:
If the stud clamps are removed forcibly, the stud bolts may be damaged.
- Remove the 2 nuts, bolt and 2 stud clamps.NOTE:
If the stud clamps is removed forcibly, the stud bolt may be damaged.
- Disengage the 2 claws.
Remove in this Direction - Disengage the guide and disconnect the No. 1 terminal cap.
- Remove the nut and disconnect the engine room main wire.
- Remove the 2 nuts and HV floor under wire.
- Disengage the clamp.
- Remove the 2 bolts and HV floor under wire from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.NOTE:
- Do not damage the terminals, interlock connector or rear traction motor with transaxle assembly during disconnection.
- Do not touch the waterproof seal or terminals of the connector.
- Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
- Although the connector may feel loose, this is not due to a malfunction.
*a Waterproof Seal
- Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts.