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Removal [08/2020 - 12/2021]: Procedure

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  1. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  2. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  3. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  5. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  6. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  7. DISCONNECT ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  8. REMOVE CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  9. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  10. INSTALL CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  11. CONNECT ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 31

  12. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID 

    See step  2

  13. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [02/2019 - 12/2021]

  14. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - 12/2021]

  15. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Disconnect the temperature sensor connector.
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      *a Temperature Sensor Connector
      *b Resolver Sensor Connector
    2. Disconnect the resolver sensor connector.
    3. Detach the 4 clamps to disconnect the wire harness from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.
  16. REMOVE REAR TRACTION MOTOR CABLE 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to wear insulated gloves.

    HINT: 

    Unnecessary to remove the rear traction motor cable unless inspection or replacement.

    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.
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    3. Slide the cover on the top side of the rear traction motor cable.
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      Slide cover on top side
    4. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the motor cable terminal cap from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
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    5. Using an insulated tool, remove the 3 bolts and rear traction motor cable from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
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      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.
      GTY1111439Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE REAR TRACTION MOTOR WITH TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using an engine sling device and chain block, hold the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
      WARNING:
      • Do not lift the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly more than necessary.
      • Check the center of gravity while lifting the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
      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.
    2. 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:
      • Do not drop the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
      • Do not damage the installation surface of the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
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      *1 Upper Differential Mount Stopper
      *2 Lower Differential Mount Stopper
  18. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and 3 wire harness clamp brackets from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
      GTY876418Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and front differential support assembly from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
      GTY853811Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE REAR TRACTION MOTOR FILLER PLUG 

    HINT: 

    There is no need to remove this unless the rear traction motor filler plug is replaced.

    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.
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