Removal [11/2022 - 12/2024]: 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 - ]
- REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2022 - ]
- DRAIN COOLANT (for Inverter)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
*a Bolt (A) *b Bolt (B) - Remove the bolt (A).
- Using a T20 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the bolt (B) and connector cover assembly from the hybrid motor control inverter assembly.NOTE:
- Do not touch the connector cover assembly waterproof seal.
- Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the hybrid motor control inverter assembly.
- CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the hybrid motor control inverter assembly.
*a Terminal - - - Measure the voltage between the terminals of the high voltage DC line.
Specified Voltage
0 V
HINT:
- Set the tester to the DC 750 V range or higher to measure the voltage.
- Perform the measurement while holding the tips of the tester probes against the terminals as shown in the illustration.
- Measure the voltage between the terminals of the high voltage DC line.
- TEMPORARILY INSTALL CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:Do not touch the waterproof seal of the connector cover assembly.
- DISCONNECT FLOOR UNDER WIRE WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the hybrid motor control inverter assembly.
NOTE:- Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the hybrid motor control inverter assembly.
- Do not touch the waterproof seal or terminals of the connector.
- Do not damage the terminals, connector housing or hybrid motor control inverter assembly during disconnection.
- Cover the hole where the cable was connected with tape (non-residue type) or equivalent to prevent entry of foreign matter.
- Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the hybrid motor control inverter assembly.
- Insulate the disconnected terminals with insulating tape.
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER HOSE
- REMOVE ECM
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2022 - ] - DISCONNECT HV AIR CONDITIONING WIRE WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:- Do not damage the terminals, connector housing or hybrid motor control inverter assembly during disconnection.
- Insulate the disconnected terminals with insulating tape.
- REMOVE NO. 2 RELAY BLOCK COVER
- DISCONNECT NO. 3 ENGINE WIRE
- REMOVE VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the hybrid motor control inverter assembly.
- Disengage the clamp and disconnect the connector.
- Move the lock lever while pushing the lock on the connector, and disconnect the hybrid motor control inverter assembly connector.NOTE:
- Do not damage the terminals, connector housing or hybrid motor control inverter 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.
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the hybrid motor control inverter assembly.
- Move the lock lever while pushing the lock on the connector, and disconnect the hybrid motor control inverter assembly connector.NOTE:
- Do not damage the terminals, connector housing or hybrid motor control inverter 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.
- Disconnect the 2 connectors.
- Disengage the 2 claws.
- Remove the 3 nuts.
- Disengage the 2 clamps.
- Move the lock lever while pushing the lock on the connector, and disconnect the hybrid motor control inverter assembly connector.
- DISCONNECT OUTLET NO. 1 INVERTER COOLING HOSE NOTE:
Put pieces of cloth into the pipe and disconnected hose or cover the pipe and hose with plastic bags to prevent entry of foreign matter.
- DISCONNECT INLET NO. 1 INVERTER COOLING HOSE NOTE:
Put pieces of cloth into the pipe and disconnected hose or cover the pipe and hose with plastic bags to prevent entry of foreign matter.
- DISCONNECT NO. 7 ENGINE, WIRE
- SEPARATE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:To prevent damage due to static electricity, do not touch the terminals of the disconnected connectors.
- REMOVE UPPER INVERTER COVER WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
- Remove the bolt and inverter cover from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.
- To prevent the inverter with converter assembly from falling, temporarily install the bolt in the location shown in the illustration.
- Shift the position of the inverter with converter assembly and temporarily set it on top of the stud bolts as shown in the illustration.NOTE:
When lifting, make sure not to apply force to the motor cable.
- Loosen the 2 bolts, leaving 2 to 3 threads at the tip of the bolt still engaged.
*a Interlock *b Waterproof Seal - Using the 2 bolts as guides, remove the upper inverter cover from the inverter with converter assembly.NOTE:
- Make sure to pull the upper inverter cover straight out, as a connector is connected to the inside of the upper inverter cover.
- Do not touch the waterproof seal of the upper inverter cover.
- Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the hybrid motor control inverter assembly.
- When removing the upper inverter cover, do not pull the areas (A) as they may deform.
- Make sure that the interlock is installed to the upper inverter cover.
- Do not remove or excessively tighten the screw of the upper inverter cover.
*1 Inverter Cover *a Screw - Although the inverter cover may feel loose, this is not due to a malfunction.
- Hold the upper inverter cover horizontal while removing it.
HINT:
If necessary, use a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape as shown in the illustration to remove the upper inverter cover.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Using the 2 bolts as guides, remove the upper inverter cover from the inverter with converter assembly.
- Shift the position of the inverter with converter assembly and temporarily set it on the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly as shown in the illustration.NOTE:
When lifting, make sure not to apply force to the motor cable.
- Remove the bolt.
- Shift the position of the inverter with converter assembly and temporarily set it on the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly as shown in the illustration.
- DISCONNECT MOTOR CABLE WARNING:
Wear insulated gloves.
*a Waterproof Seal - - - Using an insulated tool, remove the 6 bolts.NOTE:
- Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the hybrid motor control inverter assembly.
- Do not touch the waterproof seal or terminals of the connector.
- Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the motor cable from the hybrid motor control inverter assembly.NOTE:
- Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the hybrid motor control inverter assembly.
- Do not touch the waterproof seal or terminals of the connector.
- Do not damage the terminals, connector housing or hybrid motor control inverter assembly during disconnection.
- Insulate the disconnected terminals with insulating tape.
- Cover the hole where the cable was connected with tape (non-residue type) or equivalent to prevent entry of foreign matter.
- To prevent the wire harness from being caught, make sure to bundle the wire harness using insulating tape or equivalent.
- Using an insulated tool, remove the 6 bolts.
- REMOVE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:- When removing the hybrid motor control inverter assembly, be careful not to damage the parts around it.
- To prevent damage, do not hold the hybrid motor control inverter assembly by the connectors, brackets or cooling pipes.
- To prevent damage due to static electricity, do not touch the terminals of the disconnected connectors.