On-Vehicle Inspection [11/2020 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR
HINT:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR
HINT:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION BRACE COVER
HINT:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- INSPECT HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID
Pre-procedure1
- Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket from the FCV with motor transaxle assembly.
*a 0 to 8 mm (0 to 0.315 in.)
- Check that the hybrid transaxle fluid level is between 0 to 8 mm (0 to 0.315 in.) from the bottom lip of the filler plug opening.NOTE:
- When inspecting the hybrid transaxle fluid, make sure that the vehicle is level.
- Be sure to directly check that the hybrid transaxle fluid level is within the specified range.
- Driving the vehicle with an insufficient or excessive amount of hybrid transaxle fluid may damage the FCV with motor transaxle assembly.
- If the hybrid transaxle fluid was replaced or if hybrid transaxle fluid was added, make sure to recheck the hybrid transaxle fluid level after driving the vehicle.
Post-procedure1
- Check for leaks if the hybrid transaxle fluid level is low. (If there are no hybrid transaxle fluid leaks but the hybrid transaxle fluid level is low, add hybrid transaxle fluid.)
HINT:
See step 5
- Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the filler plug and a new gasket to the FCV with motor transaxle assembly.
Torque: 50 N.m (510 kgf/cm, 37 ft.lbf)
- Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket from the FCV with motor transaxle assembly.
- INSPECT FOR HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID LEAK
HINT:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION BRACE COVER
HINT:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- INSTALL NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR
HINT:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- INSTALL NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR
HINT:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7