HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

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

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

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  2. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS


    1. A00085R

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

    2. A0005QT

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

  3. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

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  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 motor water jacket cover assembly from deforming, do not place any attachments onto the 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. A0003V8

      Remove the 9 bolts and hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly from the engine assembly.

      Note


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

      • To prevent the splines of the transmission input damper assembly 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. A0003RX

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

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET


    1. A0005RK

      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. A0005DC

      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. A0003IP

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

  9. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE COVER


    1. A0007E7

      Disengage the 2 guides and remove the automatic transmission case cover from the No. 3 automatic transmission case cover.

  10. REMOVE NO. 3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE COVER


    1. A0005GT

      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. A0004QB

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

  12. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


    1. A0007P9

      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. A0003UC

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