Removal [12/2022 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION
Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PRECAUTION [03/2023 - ] - REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - ]
- DRAIN COOLANT (for Inverter)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 - REMOVE SHIELD CAP (for M20A-FXS)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 - REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD LOWER OUTSIDE MOULDING LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [03/2023 - ] - REMOVE WINDSHIELD LOWER OUTSIDE MOULDING RH
- Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE COWL WATER EXTRACT SHIELD LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE COWL WATER EXTRACT SHIELD RH
- Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
- Remove the bolt (A).
- Using a T20 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the bolt (B) and connector cover assembly from the inverter with converter assembly.NOTE:
- Do not touch the connector cover assembly waterproof seal.
- Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.
*a Terminal - - - Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage between the terminals of the 2 phase connectors.
Standard Voltage
0 V
NOTE:Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.
HINT:
- Use a measuring range of DC 750 V or more on the voltmeter.
- Perform the measurement while holding the tips of the tester probes against the terminals as shown in the illustration.
- Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage between the terminals of the 2 phase connectors.
- Using a T20 "TORX" socket wrench, install the connector cover assembly to the inverter with converter assembly with the bolt (B).
Torque: 4.5 N*m (46 kgf*cm, 40 in.*lbf)
NOTE:Do not touch the waterproof seal of the connector cover assembly.
- Install the bolt (A).
Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)
HINT:
It is not necessary to install the bolt (B) if it is to be removed in the next step or later, such as when removing the inverter with converter assembly.
- Using a T20 "TORX" socket wrench, install the connector cover assembly to the inverter with converter assembly with the bolt (B).
- REMOVE ECM
- for M20A-FXS:
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [03/2023 - ]
- for M20A-FXS:
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE (for M20A-FXS)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE (for M20A-FXS)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for M20A-FXS)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for M20A-FXS)
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET (for M20A-FXS)
- DISCONNECT HV AIR CONDITIONING WIRE WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:- Do not damage the terminals, connector housing or inverter with converter assembly during disconnection.
- Insulate the disconnected terminals with insulating tape.
- for 2ZR-FXE:
*a Green-colored Lock - - Slide - - - Slide the green-colored lock of the connector as shown in the illustration to release it and disconnect the HV air conditioning wire.
- for M20A-FXS:
*a Green-colored Lock - - Slide - - - Disengage the 2 clamps.
- Slide the green-colored lock of the connector as shown in the illustration to release it and disconnect the HV air conditioning wire.
- REMOVE NO. 2 RELAY BLOCK COVER
- DISCONNECT NO. 3 ENGINE WIRE
- DISCONNECT VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY NO. 1
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.
- Move the lock lever while pushing the lock on the connector, and disconnect the inverter with converter assembly connector.NOTE:
- Do not damage the terminals, connector housing or inverter with converter 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.
- Move the lock lever while pushing the lock on the connector, and disconnect the inverter with converter assembly connector.
- DISCONNECT ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.
- Move the lock lever while pushing the lock on the connector, and disconnect the inverter with converter assembly connector.NOTE:
- Do not damage the terminals, connector housing or inverter with converter 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.
- Move the lock lever while pushing the lock on the connector, and disconnect the inverter with converter assembly connector.
- DISCONNECT FLOOR UNDER WIRE WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:- Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.
- Do not touch the waterproof seal or terminals of the connector.
- Do not damage the terminals, connector housing or inverter with converter 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 inverter with converter assembly.
- Insulate the disconnected terminals with insulating tape.
- DISCONNECT NO. 7 ENGINE WIRE WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
- 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 ENGINE WIRE WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.
- 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:
Be sure to 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 inverter with converter 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:
Be sure to 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 inverter with converter assembly.
- Do not touch the waterproof seal or terminals of the connector.
- Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the motor cable from the inverter with converter assembly.NOTE:
- Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.
- Do not touch the waterproof seal or terminals of the connector.
- Do not damage the terminals, connector housing or inverter with converter 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 inverter with converter assembly, be careful not to damage the parts around it.
- To prevent damage, do not hold the inverter with converter assembly by the connectors, brackets or cooling pipes.
- To prevent damage due to static electricity, do not touch the terminals of the disconnected connectors.