PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.
RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH
REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD UPPER NO. 3 PLATE
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
REMOVE INVERTER COVER
CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE
INSTALL INVERTER COVER
REMOVE WATER HOSE HOSE CLAMP
REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER
DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the electric inverter compressor.
Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant discharge hose.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT SUCTION HOSE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant suction hose from the electric inverter compressor.
Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant suction hose.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
REMOVE ELECTRIC INVERTER COMPRESSOR
| *1 | Green-colored Lock |
Using a screwdriver, slide the green-colored lock of the connector <A> in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to release it and disconnect the connector.
CAUTION:
Make sure to wear insulating gloves.
Note
Insulate the removed terminals and connector with insulating tape.
Disconnect the connector <B>.
Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.
Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts.
Remove the electric inverter compressor.