HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE (When Not Using the Engine Support Bridge) REMOVAL

CAUTION:

The engine assembly with hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the engine lifter may suddenly drop.


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

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  2. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS


    1. A01I5BP

      Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the 4 connectors, 3 clamps and wire harness from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

    2. A01I5NJ

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the 3 clamps and motor cable from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

  3. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY


    1. A01I4F9

      Remove the bolt and separate the No. 4 engine wire from the front frame assembly.

    2. A01I3WQ

      Remove the nut and separate the engine mounting insulator LH.

    3. A01I56X

      Remove the bolt and separate the front engine mounting insulator.

    4. A01I2I7

      Remove the nut and separate the engine mounting insulator RH.

    5. Remove the front frame assembly.

    6. Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, place the engine assembly with transaxle on a flat level surface.

      Note


      • Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, place the engine assembly with transaxle horizontally.

      • To prevent the oil pan sub-assembly from deforming, do not place any attachments under the oil pan sub-assembly of the engine assembly with transaxle.

      • Using an engine sling device and engine lift, secure the engine assembly before service.

  4. REMOVE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Using a transmission jack attachment, set the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly on a transmission jack.

      Note


      • Secure the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly to the transmission jack using a suitable adapter, such as a rope or attachment.

      • To prevent the No. 2 motor water jacket cover assembly from deforming, do not place any attachments to the No. 2 motor water jacket cover assembly of the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

      • Hold the engine assembly with a suitable adapter, such as a rope, during the operation.

    2. A01I4N6

      Remove the 9 bolts and hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

      Note


      • To avoid damage to the 2 knock pins, do not pry between the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly and the engine assembly.

      • To prevent the splines of the damper from becoming misaligned, do not allow the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly to hit the transmission input damper assembly during hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly removal and installation.

  5. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. A01I2HY

      Remove the 3 bolts and front engine mounting bracket from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET


    1. A01I5O6

      Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 transmission control cable bracket from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

  7. REMOVE NO. 2 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET


    1. A01I392

      Remove the bolt and No. 2 transmission control cable bracket from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

  8. REMOVE NO. 3 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET


    1. A01I4KK

      Remove the bolt and No. 3 transmission control cable bracket from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

  9. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE COVER


    1. A01I53S

      Disengage the 2 guides and remove the automatic transmission case cover.

  10. REMOVE NO. 3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE COVER


    1. A01I5KI

      Remove the 2 bolts, clip and No. 3 automatic transmission case cover from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

  11. REMOVE HYBRID TRANSAXLE MASS DAMPER


    1. A01I4F0

      Remove the hybrid transaxle mass damper and gasket from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

  12. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


    1. A01I52G

      Remove the 3 bolts and 2 wire harness clamp brackets from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

  13. REMOVE NO. 1 INVERTER COOLING HOSE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01I3VA

      Remove the No. 1 inverter cooling hose assembly from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

  14. REMOVE WITH HEAD STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG

    Tech Tips

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the with head straight screw plug is necessary.


    1. A01I30T

      Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the with head straight screw plug and O-ring from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.