Pressure Release Operation [11/2020 - 12/2023]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
- After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
Refer to BEFORE DISCONNECTING BATTERY [11/2020 - 11/2021] , or refer to BEFORE DISCONNECTING BATTERY [11/2021 - 12/2022] , or refer to BEFORE DISCONNECTING BATTERY [12/2022 - 12/2023]
- Place signs [HIGH PRESSURE GAS WORK IN PROGRESS - DO NOT TOUCH!], etc. to warn other technicians to be cautious. (An example sign is included, so make a copy and use it.)
- When performing depressurization, do not open or close any parts of the hydrogen gas piping except for the following:
- Adjustment bolt of the hydrogen tank assembly manual valve
- Tank shut valve of the hydrogen tank assembly
- No. 1 hydrogen supply regulator plug
- When installing or removing the hydrogen tank assembly, high pressure hydrogen piping, hydrogen inlet receptacle, hydrogen tank tube joint assembly or hydrogen supply regulator, to prevent strain such as twisting from being applied to the high pressure hydrogen piping.
- Even when not removing or installing the high pressure hydrogen piping, be careful not to pull or otherwise apply strain to the high pressure hydrogen piping.
- When reusable parts such as the hydrogen tank assembly valve portion, hydrogen inlet receptacle, hydrogen tank tube joint assembly and hydrogen supply regulator have been removed, to protect the seal portions and threaded portions from damage as well as to prevent foreign matter such as dust and metal fragments from entering through openings, cover these areas with protective tape.
- Do not use packing tape, or any other tape that will leave residue on parts, as protective tape.
- Protect seal portions and threaded portions as shown in the illustration.
*a Protective Tape *b Seal Portion *c Threaded Portion - To protect the seal portions and threaded portions from damage or contamination by foreign matter, remove the protective tape immediately before installation.
- When reassembling components that have been removed, make sure that there is no foreign matter adhering to the openings.
- After installing high pressure hydrogen system components, first perform primary leak inspection with low pressure nitrogen gas, and then perform secondary leak inspection.
- Do not insert any sharp objects into the relief valve of the hydrogen supply regulator.
*a Atmosphere Ventilation Hole Cap *b Relief Valve - Do not remove the atmosphere ventilation hole cap of the hydrogen supply regulator.
- When the vehicle is parked with the ignition switch off, if the FC control ECU judges that the FC stack temperature will go below 0°C (32°F), it activates the FC air compressor, hydrogen pump and FC cooling water pump for a maximum of 180 seconds and drains water from the FC stack assembly. When performing inspection or repairs with the ignition switch off (not on (IG) or on (READY)), disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal before performing work.
- When frost has formed on the hydrogen tank assembly or piping, water droplets may be formed when the frost begins to melt. If water droplets enter the tank or piping, it could result in blockage of the hydrogen piping, so do not allow water droplets to enter the tank or piping.
- After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
- REMOVE REAR NO. 4 FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [11/2020 - 11/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [11/2021 - 12/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [12/2022 - 12/2023]
- REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [11/2020 - 11/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [11/2021 - 12/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [12/2022 - 12/2023]
- REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [11/2020 - 11/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [11/2021 - 12/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [12/2022 - 12/2023]
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [11/2020 - 11/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [11/2021 - 12/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [12/2022 - 12/2023]
- REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for 3 Hydrogen Tank)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [11/2020 - 11/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [11/2021 - 12/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [12/2022 - 12/2023]
- REMOVE NO. 3 FC EXHAUST PIPE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- PRESSURE RELEASE OPERATION (for Low Pressure and Medium Pressure)
- Using an 8 mm hexagon socket wrench, rotate the adjustment bolt clockwise to close the manual valve of the No. 1 hydrogen tank assembly.
Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf)
*a Manual Valve Open *b Manual Valve Closed *c Adjustment Bolt *d Clockwise NOTE:- The manual valve shuts off the pressure from the hydrogen tank assembly, so be careful not to damage the hexagonal portion.
- If the hexagonal portion has been damaged, the No. 1 hydrogen tank assembly must be replaced.
- Using an 8 mm hexagon socket wrench, rotate the adjustment bolt clockwise to close the manual valve of the No. 2 hydrogen tank assembly.
Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf)
*a Manual Valve Open *b Manual Valve Closed *c Adjustment Bolt *d Clockwise NOTE:- The manual valve shuts off the pressure from the hydrogen tank assembly, so be careful not to damage the hexagonal portion.
- If the hexagonal portion has been damaged, the No. 2 hydrogen tank assembly must be replaced.
- For 3 Hydrogen Tank:
Using an 8 mm hexagon socket wrench, rotate the adjustment bolt clockwise to close the manual valve of the No. 3 hydrogen tank assembly.
Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf)
*a Manual Valve Open *b Manual Valve Closed *c Adjustment Bolt *d Clockwise NOTE:- The manual valve shuts off the pressure from the hydrogen tank assembly, so be careful not to damage the hexagonal portion.
- If the hexagonal portion has been damaged, the No. 3 hydrogen tank assembly must be replaced.
- Before starting the depressurization procedure, first check that there is no mud or other contaminant around the medium pressure leak check port of the hydrogen supply regulator, and clean it as necessary.
HINT:
Installing the No. 1 hydrogen supply regulator plug while any foreign matter adheres to it can cause a hydrogen gas leak.
- For 3 Hydrogen Tank:
Make sure that the manual valves of the No. 1 hydrogen tank assembly, No. 2 hydrogen tank assembly and No. 3 hydrogen tank assembly are closed.
- For 2 Hydrogen Tank:
Make sure that the manual valves of the No. 1 hydrogen tank assembly and No. 2 hydrogen tank assembly are closed.
- Slowly loosen the No. 1 hydrogen supply regulator plug until the hissing sound of gas escaping can be heard, then stop loosening the No. 1 hydrogen supply regulator plug and wait for the sound to stop. Repeat this procedure multiple times until the sound stops occurring, in order to depressurize the compressed hydrogen gas from the medium pressure leak check port of the hydrogen supply regulator.WARNING:
- Do not perform depressurization procedures when the manual valve of the hydrogen tank assembly is open.
- The highly pressurized hydrogen gas inside the hydrogen tank assembly could blow out, resulting in a serious accident.
*a Manual Valve Open NOTE:When performing depressurization, only loosen the No. 1 hydrogen supply regulator plug. Do not remove it.
- Blow compressed air at the underside of the vehicle to disperse any accumulated hydrogen gas.
- Remove the No. 1 hydrogen supply regulator plug from the hydrogen supply regulator.NOTE:
When frost has formed on the hydrogen tank assembly or piping, water droplets may be formed when the frost begins to melt. If water droplets enter the tank or piping, it could result in blockage of the hydrogen piping, so do not allow water droplets to enter the tank or piping.
- Remove the O-ring from the hydrogen supply regulator.
- To prevent damage to the seal portions and threaded portions, and to prevent foreign matter such as dust or metal fragments from entering the openings, cover the seal portions, threaded portions, and openings of the hydrogen supply regulator with protective tape.
*a Protective Tape - To prevent damage to the seal portions and threaded portions, and to prevent foreign matter such as dust or metal fragments from entering the openings, do not remove the protective tape covering the seal portions, threaded portions, and openings of the hydrogen supply regulator until immediately before performing work.NOTE:
When frost has formed on the hydrogen tank assembly or piping, water droplets may be formed when the frost begins to melt. If water droplets enter the tank or piping, it could result in blockage of the hydrogen piping, so do not allow water droplets to enter the tank or piping.
- Apply TOYOTA Genuine FC Grease to a new O-ring and to the threaded portion of the hydrogen supply regulator.
- Install the O-ring to the hydrogen supply regulator.NOTE:
During installation, make sure not to damage the O-ring.
- Using SST install the No. 1 hydrogen supply regulator plug to the hydrogen supply regulator.
*a Specified tightening torque - SST: 09922-10240
Torque
Specified tightening torque
9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf)
HINT:
- Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2020 - ]
- When using SST (fulcrum length of 40 mm (1.57 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 162 mm (6.38 in.)): 7.2 N*m (73 kgf*cm, 64 in.*lbf)
- Using an 8 mm hexagon socket wrench, rotate the adjustment bolt clockwise to close the manual valve of the No. 1 hydrogen tank assembly.
- PRESSURE RELEASE OPERATION (for High Pressure)
- Prepare SST (hydrogen venting tool).
See step 7
- Check that the open/close valve of SST (venting stand) is closed.
*a SST (Venting Stand) - SST: 09404-62010
- 09404-06010
- SST: 09404-62010
- Using an 8 mm hexagon socket wrench, rotate the adjustment bolt clockwise to close the manual valve of the No. 1 hydrogen tank assembly.
Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf)
*a Manual Valve Open *b Manual Valve Closed *c Adjustment Bolt *d Clockwise NOTE:- The manual valve shuts off the pressure from the hydrogen tank assembly, so be careful not to damage the hexagonal portion.
- If the hexagonal portion has been damaged, the No. 1 hydrogen tank assembly must be replaced.
- Using an 8 mm hexagon socket wrench, rotate the adjustment bolt clockwise to close the manual valve of the No. 2 hydrogen tank assembly.
Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf)
*a Manual Valve Open *b Manual Valve Closed *c Adjustment Bolt *d Clockwise NOTE:- The manual valve shuts off the pressure from the hydrogen tank assembly, so be careful not to damage the hexagonal portion.
- If the hexagonal portion has been damaged, the No. 2 hydrogen tank assembly must be replaced.
- For 3 Hydrogen Tank:
Using an 8 mm hexagon socket wrench, rotate the adjustment bolt clockwise to close the manual valve of the No. 3 hydrogen tank assembly.
Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf)
*a Manual Valve Open *b Manual Valve Closed *c Adjustment Bolt *d Clockwise NOTE:- The manual valve shuts off the pressure from the hydrogen tank assembly, so be careful not to damage the hexagonal portion.
- If the hexagonal portion has been damaged, the No. 3 hydrogen tank assembly must be replaced.
- Before starting the depressurization procedure, first check that there is no mud or other contaminant around the medium pressure leak check port of the hydrogen supply regulator, and clean it as necessary.
HINT:
Installing the No. 1 hydrogen supply regulator plug while any foreign matter adheres to it can cause a hydrogen gas leak.
- For 3 Hydrogen Tank:
Make sure that the manual valves of the No. 1 hydrogen tank assembly, No. 2 hydrogen tank assembly and No. 3 hydrogen tank assembly are closed.
- For 2 Hydrogen Tank:
Make sure that the manual valves of the No. 1 hydrogen tank assembly and No. 2 hydrogen tank assembly are closed.
- Slowly loosen the No. 1 hydrogen supply regulator plug until the hissing sound of gas escaping can be heard, then stop loosening the No. 1 hydrogen supply regulator plug and wait for the sound to stop. Repeat this procedure multiple times until the sound stops occurring, in order to depressurize the compressed hydrogen gas from the medium pressure leak check port of the hydrogen supply regulator.WARNING:
- Do not perform depressurization procedures when the manual valve of the hydrogen tank assembly is open.
- The highly pressurized hydrogen gas inside the hydrogen tank assembly could blow out, resulting in a serious accident.
*a Manual Valve Open NOTE:When performing depressurization, only loosen the No. 1 hydrogen supply regulator plug. Do not remove it.
- Blow compressed air at the underside of the vehicle to disperse any accumulated hydrogen gas.
- Remove the No. 1 hydrogen supply regulator plug from the hydrogen supply regulator.NOTE:
When frost has formed on the hydrogen tank assembly or piping, water droplets may be formed when the frost begins to melt. If water droplets enter the tank or piping, it could result in blockage of the hydrogen piping, so do not allow water droplets to enter the tank or piping.
- Remove the O-ring from the hydrogen supply regulator.
- To prevent damage to the seal portions and threaded portions, and to prevent foreign matter such as dust or metal fragments from entering the openings, cover the seal portions, threaded portions, and openings of the hydrogen supply regulator with protective tape.
*a Protective Tape - To prevent damage to the seal portions and threaded portions, and to prevent foreign matter such as dust or metal fragments from entering the openings, do not remove the protective tape covering the seal portions, threaded portions, and openings of the hydrogen supply regulator until immediately before performing work.NOTE:
When frost has formed on the hydrogen tank assembly or piping, water droplets may be formed when the frost begins to melt. If water droplets enter the tank or piping, it could result in blockage of the hydrogen piping, so do not allow water droplets to enter the tank or piping.
- Apply TOYOTA Genuine FC Grease to a new O-ring and to the threaded portion of the hydrogen supply regulator.
- Install the O-ring to the hydrogen supply regulator.NOTE:
During installation, make sure not to damage the O-ring.
- Connect SST (hydrogen venting tool).
- SST: 09404-62010
- 09404-06010
- 09404-06020
- 09404-06030
- 09404-06040
- 09404-06050
*a Concept of SST (hydrogen venting tool) Connection *b SST (Upper Release Pipe) *c SST (Middle Release Pipe) *d SST (Lower Release Pipe) *e SST (Venting Stand) *f SST (Flexible Hose) HINT:
There are 2 types of SST (flexible hose).
*a Type A *b Type B - SST: 09404-62010
- For Type A:
- Temporarily install SST (flexible hose) to the hydrogen supply regulator.
- SST: 09404-62010
- 09404-06020
*a SST (Flexible Hose) - SST: 09404-62010
- Using SST(open end wrench), tighten SST (flexible hose).
*a SST (Open End Wrench) *b SST (Flexible Hose) *c Specified tightening torque - SST: 09404-62010
- 09404-06020
- SST: 09922-10240
Torque
Specified tightening torque
9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf)
NOTE:- Make sure that SST (flexible hose) does not interfere with part of the vehicle.
- If SST (flexible hose) interferes with any part of the vehicle, protect it with a piece of cloth, etc.
HINT:
- Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2020 - ]
- When using SST (fulcrum length of 40 mm (1.57 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 162 mm (6.38 in.)): 7.2 N*m (73 kgf*cm, 64 in.*lbf)
- SST: 09404-62010
- Connect SST (flexible hose) to SST (Venting Stand).
*a SST (Flexible Hose) *b SST (Venting Stand) - SST: 09404-62010
- 09404-06010
- 09404-06020
- SST: 09404-62010
- Temporarily install SST (flexible hose) to the hydrogen supply regulator.
- For Type B:
- Remove the 3 bolts of the hydrogen supply regulator.
- Temporarily install SST (flexible hose) to the hydrogen supply regulator.
*a SST (Flexible Hose) - SST: 09404-62010
- 09404-06020
- SST: 09404-62010
- Install the hydrogen supply regulator with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 16.5 N*m (168 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf)
- Using SST(open end wrench), tighten SST (flexible hose).
*a SST (Open End Wrench) *b SST (Flexible Hose) *c Specified tightening torque - SST: 09404-62010
- 09404-06020
- SST: 09922-10240
Torque
Specified tightening torque
9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf)
NOTE:- Make sure that SST (flexible hose) does not interfere with part of the vehicle.
- If SST (flexible hose) interferes with any part of the vehicle, protect it with a piece of cloth, etc.
HINT:
- Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2020 - ]
- When using SST (fulcrum length of 40 mm (1.57 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 162 mm (6.38 in.)): 7.2 N*m (73 kgf*cm, 64 in.*lbf)
- SST: 09404-62010
- Connect SST (flexible hose) to SST (venting stand).
*a SST (Flexible Hose) *b SST (Venting Stand) - SST: 09404-62010
- 09404-06010
- 09404-06020
- SST: 09404-62010
- Remove the 3 bolts of the hydrogen supply regulator.
- Under basic conditions:
- Set SST (hydrogen venting tool) in an outdoor location.NOTE:
Take care that the compressed hydrogen gas that is discharged during the discharging procedure does not enter any indoor location.
- Set SST (hydrogen venting tool) in an outdoor location.
- Other than basic conditions (when outdoor setup is not possible):
- When SST (hydrogen venting tool) will be set up indoors, locate it along a wall near a window, and with the tip of SST (upper release pipe) outdoors.NOTE:
Open windows on two sides or more, and ensure that there is adequate ventilation to prevent the compressed hydrogen gas that is discharged from collecting inside.
- When SST (hydrogen venting tool) will be set up indoors, locate it along a wall near a window, and with the tip of SST (upper release pipe) outdoors.
- Using the GTS, enter the following menus: Powertrain / EV / Utility / Reduce Hydrogen Gas Pressure
Powertrain > EV > Utility
Tester Display Reduce Hydrogen Gas Pressure - Perform preliminary leak check (using remaining piping pressure) [Hydrogen leak check].
HINT:
Perform leak check using the pressure remaining upstream of the tank shut valve.
- Following the display on the GTS, select to next.
- Open the tank shut valves of the hydrogen tank assembly.WARNING:
- When opening the tank shut valve and applying pressure to SST (hydrogen venting tool), stay away from SST (flexible hose).
- If SST (flexible hose) comes off, you could be struck by the loose end of SST (flexible hose), causing a serious accident.
HINT:
If the tank shut valve does not open, check that all of the hydrogen tank assembly manual valves are closed, and perform the pressure release operation again.
- Check the hydrogen pressure.HYDROGEN PRESSURE:
Item Specified Condition High-Range Hydrogen Pressure 1000 to 87500 kPa (10.2 to 892.3 kgf/cm2 , 145 to 12688 psi) Medium-Range Hydrogen Pressure 1000 to 1600 N*m (10198 to 16315 kgf*cm, 738 to 1180 ft.*lbf) - If there are any water droplets, etc. adhering to the measurement locations, wipe them away before performing the procedure.NOTE:
Performing the measurement while any water droplets, etc. are adhering could damage the hydrogen gas detector.
- Using SST and a hydrogen gas detector, inspect for leaks in the locations shown in the illustration.
- SST: 09401-62020
Specified Value
Less than 500 ppm
NOTE:If any values are outside the specified range, disconnect those locations that have leaks and assemble the parts again.
*a Locations to Check for Leaks - - Leak Check Location - -
- Following the display on the GTS, select to next.
- Following the display on the GTS, open the tank shut valves of the hydrogen tank assembly.
HINT:
If the tank shut valve does not open, check that all of the hydrogen tank assembly manual valves are closed, and perform the pressure release operation again.
- Open the open/close valve of SST (venting stand), and depressurize compressed hydrogen gas.
- SST: 09404-62010
*a SST (Venting Tool) - - - When "Reduce Pressure is complete" is displayed, check that the SST (venting stand) pressure indicator is under 0.9 MPa (9 kgf/cm2
), and close the open/close valve of SST (venting stand).
- SST: 09404-62010
HINT:
When the medium-range hydrogen pressure decreases to under 900 kPa (9.2 kgf/cm2 , 131 psi), switch to the pressure reduction complete screen.
*a SST (Venting Stand) - - - Open the open/close valve of SST (venting stand) and discharge the compressed hydrogen gas remaining inside SST (flexible hose).
- SST: 09404-62010
- 09404-06010
NOTE:- Do not disconnect SST (flexible hose) while there is still pressure remaining inside it.
- Continue discharging until the pressure gauge of SST (Venting Stand) becomes "0".
*a SST (Venting Tool) - - - SST: 09404-62010
- Before performing the disconnection procedure, if there are any contaminants such as water droplets adhering near the medium pressure leak check port of the hydrogen supply regulator, wipe them away before performing the procedure.
- Disconnect SST (flexible hose) from SST (Venting Stand).
*a SST (Flexible Hose) *b SST (Venting Stand) - SST: 09404-62010
- 09404-06010
- 09404-06020
- SST: 09404-62010
- For Type A:
- For Type B:
- Loosen SST (flexible hose).
*a SST (Flexible Hose) - SST: 09404-62010
- 09404-06020
- SST: 09404-62010
- Remove the 3 bolts of the hydrogen supply regulator.
- Remove SST (flexible hose) from the hydrogen supply regulator.
*a SST (Flexible Hose) - SST: 09404-62010
- 09404-06020
- SST: 09404-62010
- Install the hydrogen supply regulator with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 16.5 N*m (168 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf)
- Loosen SST (flexible hose).
- Remove the O-ring from the hydrogen supply regulator.
- To prevent damage to the seal portions and threaded portions, and to prevent foreign matter such as dust or metal fragments from entering the openings, cover the seal portions, threaded portions, and openings of the hydrogen supply regulator with protective tape.
*a Protective Tape - To prevent damage to the seal portions and threaded portions, and to prevent foreign matter such as dust or metal fragments from entering the openings, do not remove the protective tape covering the seal portions, threaded portions, and openings of the hydrogen supply regulator until immediately before performing work.NOTE:
When frost has formed on the hydrogen tank assembly or piping, water droplets may be formed when the frost begins to melt. If water droplets enter the tank or piping, it could result in blockage of the hydrogen piping, so do not allow water droplets to enter the tank or piping.
- Apply TOYOTA Genuine FC Grease to a new O-ring and to the threaded portion of the hydrogen supply regulator.
- Install the O-ring to the hydrogen supply regulator.NOTE:
During installation, make sure not to damage the O-ring.
- Using SST install the No. 1 hydrogen supply regulator plug to the hydrogen supply regulator.
*a Specified tightening torque - SST: 09922-10240
Torque
Specified tightening torque
9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf)
HINT:
- Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2020 - ]
- When using SST (fulcrum length of 40 mm (1.57 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 162 mm (6.38 in.)): 7.2 N*m (73 kgf*cm, 64 in.*lbf)
- Prepare SST (hydrogen venting tool).