REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Remove the 7 clips and cool air intake duct seal.
REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and inlet air cleaner assembly.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector and wire harness clamp from the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.
Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover.
Disconnect the connector and wire harness clamp.
Release the 2 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.
| *1 | Retainer |
| *2 | Fuel Tube Connector |
| *3 | Pipe |
| *4 | O-ring |
| *a | Pinch |
| *b | Pull |
Disconnect the 2 fuel vapor feed hoses.
Note
Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the fuel tube connector before performing this work.
Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has an O-ring that seals the pipe.
Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with plastic bags after disconnecting each fuel vapor feed hose.
Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the air cleaner hose from the throttle with motor body assembly.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *a | Projection |
Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner case sub-assembly.
REMOVE UPPER INVERTER COVER
CAUTION:
Wear insulated gloves.
Remove the 2 bolts and upper inverter cover (generator cable side).
Note
Make sure to pull the upper inverter cover straight up, as a connector is connected to the bottom of the cover.
Do not touch the upper inverter cover waterproofing rubber.
REMOVE MOTOR CABLE
CAUTION:
Wear insulated gloves.
Using an insulated tool, remove the 3 bolts.
Disconnect the 3 wire harness clamps and separate the motor cable.
Note
Do not damage the terminals, connector housings or inverter with converter assembly when disconnecting them.
Do not touch the connector waterproofing rubber or terminals.
Insulate the removed terminals with insulating tape.
Do not allow any foreign objects or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.
Disconnect the clamp.
Remove the bolt and disconnect the motor cable from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.
Disconnect the 2 clamps.
Remove the 4 bolts and motor cable from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.