Removal [11/2022 - ]: 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 [11/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to BEFORE DISCONNECTING BATTERY [11/2023 - ]
- If the HV battery has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- When connecting a connector to the HV battery, confirm that the connector is securely connected through the following:
- Push the connector until a click sound is heard.
- Visually check and confirm that the connector is securely connected by pulling on it.
- Make sure to insulate the high-voltage connectors and terminals of the HV battery with insulating tape after removing it.
If the HV battery stored without insulating the connectors and terminals, electric shock or fire may result.
- When performing repairs around the HV battery, such as using a tap, do not allow metal shavings to enter the HV battery.
- Do not touch any high voltage wire harnesses, connectors or parts with bare hands.
- Hold the areas shown in the illustration and lift the HV battery.
- Do not allow foreign matter, such as grease or oil, to adhere to the bolts or nuts of the HV battery.
- Do not put your hands into the openings of the HV battery.
*a Opening - When removing/installing/moving the HV battery assembly, make sure not to tilt it more than 80°.
- Do not climb on top of or stand on the HV battery.
- Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the HV battery.
- If any bolts, nuts or clips are dropped into the HV battery, make sure to remove them.
- After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
- READ VALUE USING GTS
- Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / HV Battery / Data List / Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature 1 to 6.
Powertrain > HV Battery > Data List
Tester Display Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature 1 Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature 2 Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature 3 Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature 4 Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature 5 Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature 6 - Read the Data List.NOTE:
If any of the temperatures listed in "Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature 1 to 6" are 50°C or more, leave the vehicle until the temperature drops to less than 50°C.
- REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2022 - ]
- REMOVE CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY
See step 4 [11/2022 - 12/2024], or see step 4 [12/2024 - ] - CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE
See step 5 [11/2022 - 12/2024], or see step 5 [12/2024 - ] - INSTALL CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
*a Bolt (A) *b Bolt (B) - Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, install the connector cover assembly to the inverter with converter assembly with the bolt (A).
Torque: 2.0 N.m (20 kgf/cm, 18 in.lbf)
NOTE:Do not touch the waterproof seal of the connector cover assembly.
- Install the bolt (B).
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf/cm, 71 in.lbf)
- Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, install the connector cover assembly to the inverter with converter assembly with the bolt (A).
- DISCONNECT REAR CENTER SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE BENCH TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
- REMOVE REAR UNDER SIDE COVER RH
- REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
- Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
- REMOVE REAR UNDER SIDE COVER LH
- REMOVE REAR UNDER COVER
- REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LEG SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE NO. 1 EV BATTERY INTAKE DUCT
See step 10
- REMOVE BATTERY COOLING BLOWER ASSEMBLY
See step 11 - REMOVE HYBRID BATTERY HOSE ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE NO. 2 HYBRID BATTERY INTAKE DUCT WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
- REMOVE NO. 3 HV BATTERY PACK WIRE
- REMOVE NO. 1 HYBRID BATTERY SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
*1 Service Plug Grip *2 Battery Cover Lock Striker *a Projection *b Turn *c Button - - - Using the service plug grip, remove the battery cover lock striker.
HINT:
Insert the projection of the service plug grip and turn the button of the battery cover lock striker counterclockwise to release the lock.
- Remove the 5 nuts and HV battery upper cover panel from the HV battery.
- Using the service plug grip, remove the battery cover lock striker.
- DISCONNECT FLOOR UNDER WIRE WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:Insulate each disconnected high-voltage connector with insulating tape. Wrap the connector from the wire harness side to the end of the connector.
- DISCONNECT FLOOR WIRE WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
- REMOVE HV SUPPLY BATTERY ASSEMBLY WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:- Do not allow foreign matter, such as grease or oil, to adhere to the bolts of the HV battery.
- To prevent the wire harness from being caught, make sure to bundle the wire harness using insulating tape or equivalent.
- Use cardboard or another similar material to protect the HV battery and vehicle body from damage.
- Since the HV battery is very heavy, 2 people are needed to remove it. When removing the HV battery, be careful not to damage the parts around it.
- When removing the HV battery from the vehicle, do not allow it to contact the vehicle.
- When removing/installing/moving the HV battery, make sure not to tilt it more than 80°.
- Insulate the disconnected terminals or connectors with insulating tape.
- If the HV battery has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- REMOVE NO. 1 HV BATTERY CARRIER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
- REMOVE NO. 2 HYBRID BATTERY CARRIER BRACKET WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
- REMOVE NO. 3 HV BATTERY CARRIER BRACKET WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
- REMOVE NO. 4 HV BATTERY CARRIER BRACKET WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
- PERFORM RECOVERY INSPECTION
- Before returning the HV battery, make sure to perform a recovery inspection.
Refer to RECOVERY INSPECTION [11/2022 - ]
- Before returning the HV battery, make sure to perform a recovery inspection.