PROCEDURE
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER
DRAIN COOLANT (for Inverter)
Note
Do not reuse the drained coolant because it may contain foreign objects.
Collect the drained coolant and measure its volume to establish a benchmark. When adding coolant, make sure to add more coolant than the measured amount.
Remove the inverter reserve tank cap.
CAUTION:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the inverter reserve tank cap while the coolant for the inverter is still hot.
Note
Do not remove the plug from the tube.
Using a hexagon wrench 10 mm, remove the drain plug indicated in the illustration and drain the coolant.
CAUTION:
Use caution when handling coolant immediately after driving or in summer because it may be hot.
Using a hexagon wrench 10 mm, install the drain plug with a new gasket.
Measure the volume of the drained coolant.
ADD COOLANT (for Inverter)
Note
Do not reuse the drained coolant because it may contain foreign objects.
If the vehicle is driven with air in the inverter cooling system, the following DTCs may be set.
| DTC Code | Detection Item |
|---|---|
| P0A01-725 | Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range / Performance |
| P0A01-726 | Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range / Performance |
| P0A78-284 | Drive Motor "A" Inverter Performance |
| P0A7A-322 | Generator Inverter Performance |
| P0A93-346 | Inverter Cooling System Performance |
| P0A94-553 | DC / DC Converter Performance |
| P0AEE-276 | Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Range / Performance |
| P0AEE-277 | Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Range / Performance |
| P3221-314 | Generator Inverter Temperature Sensor Circuit Range / Performance |
| P3221-315 | Generator Inverter Temperature Sensor Circuit Range / Performance |
| P3226-562 | DC/DC Boost Converter Temperature Sensor |
| P3226-563 | DC/DC Boost Converter Temperature Sensor |
Tech Tips
for LHD:
Coolant (for inverter) capacity: 2.6 liters (2.7 US qts, 2.3 Imp. qts.)
for RHD:
Coolant (for inverter) capacity: 2.5 liters (2.5 US qts, 2.2 Imp. qts.)
for LHD:
Remove the 2 clips and 2 plugs from the tubes.
Note
Do not reuse the clips or plugs.
for RHD:
Remove the clip and plug from the tube.
Note
Do not reuse the clip or plug.
Add coolant to the reserve tank.
for LHD:
Install 2 new plugs and 2 new clips to the tubes.
for RHD:
Install a new plug and new clip to the tube.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Active Test / Activate the Water Pump.
Tech Tips
The water pump can also be operated using inspection mode Click here.
While adding coolant so that the coolant level is kept around the FULL line of the inverter reserve tank, operate the water pump for 3 minutes or more and then stop it for 1 minute or more.
While adding coolant so that the coolant level is kept around the FULL line of the inverter reserve tank, operate the water pump for 1 minute or more and stop it for 1 minute or more. Repeat this procedure until bleeding is completed.
| Standard |
|---|
| When the operation sound of the water pump becomes small or when no air bubbles can be seen in the inverter reserve tank, bleeding of the coolant system is complete. |
Tech Tips
If the water pump operates without a sufficient amount of coolant for approximately 5 seconds, the protective circuit will activate to stop the water pump for approximately 15 seconds. If a sufficient amount of coolant is added, the water pump will start operating automatically.
If an excessive amount of coolant is added to the inverter reserve tank, coolant may overflow when operation of the water pump is stopped.
After bleeding is completed, add coolant to the FULL level, and install the inverter reserve tank cap.
Note
Make sure to add more coolant than was drained initially.
INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (for Inverter)
INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER
INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH